Welcome to Aire and Calder Navigation

The Aire and Calder Navigation is a significant waterway in North Yorkshire, England. It is a man-made canal that connects the River Aire to the River Calder, and it has played a crucial role in the region's industrial development. The canal was constructed in the 17th century to transport coal from the mines in West Yorkshire to the growing industrial towns of Leeds and Wakefield. Today, the Aire and Calder Navigation is still used for commercial shipping, but it is also a popular destination for boaters and anglers.

The Aire and Calder Navigation is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The canal is also a popular spot for fishing, with anglers catching species such as bream, roach, and pike. The canal is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes that follow its path. The Aire and Calder Navigation is also home to several historic landmarks, including the Grade II listed Castleford Bridge, which was built in 1805.

The Aire and Calder Navigation has played a significant role in the economic and social development of North Yorkshire. The canal has been used for transportation, industry, and leisure for over 300 years, and it continues to be an important part of the region's infrastructure. The canal has also had a significant impact on the environment, providing a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife and contributing to the region's natural beauty. The Aire and Calder Navigation is a unique and important part of North Yorkshire's heritage, and it is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the region's history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Schools

School	Details
Whitley And Eggborough Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Jackson	Learning Lane Whitley Goole DN14 0WE 01977661247 School Website
Hensall Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Clayton	Church Lane Hensall Goole DN14 0QQ 01977661340 School Website
Kellington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Lawrence	Roall Lane Kellington Goole North Yorkshire DN14 0NY 1977661127 School Website
Chapel Haddlesey Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Macdonald	Millfield Road Chapel Haddlesey Selby North Yorkshire YO8 8QF 01757270282 School Website
Pollington Balne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs K Rawes	Balne Moor Road Goole DN14 0DZ 01405861916 School Website
St Botolphs Ce Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Sennett	Primrose Vale Wakefield Knottingley West Yorkshire WF11 9BT 1977677494 School Website
De Lacy Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Mccall	Middle Lane Knottingley West Yorkshire WF11 0BZ 01977722489 School Website
England Lane Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Prout	England Lane Knottingley West Yorkshire WF11 0JA 01977722486 School Website
The Snaith School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Michaela Blackledge	Pontefract Road Snaith Goole DN14 9LB 01405860327 School Website
Kirk Smeaton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Cuddy	Main Street Kirk Smeaton Pontefract North Yorkshire WF8 3JY 01977620497 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whitley Bridge The Maltings Industrial Estate, Doncaster Road, Whitley Bridge, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 0HH 0.81 Miles

Hensall Station Road, Hensall, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 0QN 1.24 Miles

Knottingley Hilltop, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8ED 4.72 Miles

Snaith Selby Road, Snaith, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 9HX 4.72 Miles

Pontefract Monkhill Monkhill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NX 6.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Romantic Classic Cars 01757 270379 The Cottage, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8QT 3.14 Miles
Allstar Limousine Services 01977 607979 110 Womersley Rd, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0DL 3.91 Miles
Ashleigh Private Hire 01302 702857 31 Arundel Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 9ET 4.33 Miles
Prestige Chauffeur Services 01977 673131 13 Doncaster Square, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8NS 5.27 Miles
Dream Cars 01302 709525 Gordon Villas, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0JY 5.30 Miles
Green Travel 01302 702005 Castle Dene, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0NJ 5.30 Miles
D J Taxi 07825 955335 5 Field Avenue, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9PS 5.33 Miles
Toadstool Cabs 07973 828017 Middlebrook Gardens, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9SY 5.65 Miles
Connect Cars 01977 676750 1 Kirkhaw La, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8RD 5.68 Miles
Am Pm Cabs 01302 708180 14 Manor Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 0AJ 5.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Eggborough Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitley Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
D Whitley Bridge Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitley South End Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eggborough Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Railway Station Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hensall Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main Street Great Heck Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kellington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Balne Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Haddlesey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Colliery Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Haddlesey Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beal Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
87 Selby Road	The Surgery Eggborough Goole North Humberside DN14 0LJ
Ash Grove Medical Centre	England Lane Knottingley West Yorkshire WF11 0JA
Ash Grove 01977 673141	Ash Grove Medical Centre England Lane, Knottingley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF11 0JA
The Snaith And Rawcliffe Medical Group 01405 863190	The Marshes Butt Lane,Snaith Goole DN14 9DY
Byram Surgery	St Edwards Close Byram Knottingley West Yorkshire WF11 9NT

Local Stores

Snaith
21 Market Place
Snaith
Goole
East Riding Of Yorkshire
DN14 9HE
01405 861656
Store Website
4.69 miles

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SPAR Snaith
Snaith Filling Station
Pontefract Road
Snaith
Goole
DN14 9JR
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Holmefield Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Brayton Lane Brayton Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9DZ 01757 705562 mail@holmefieldvets.com Website 5.66 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores Selby Business Park Bawtry Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 8NB Website 6.32 miles


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Selby Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit C1 Three Lakes Retail Park Bawtry Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 8LY 01757 211 610 selby@vets4pets.com Website 6.37 miles

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The Dam Veterinary Centre
184 Leeds Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4JQ 01757 703401 enquiries.thedam@cvsvets.com 6.39 miles
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Medivet Pontefract
58 Northgate Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1HJ 01977 600588 pontefract@medivet.co.uk Website 6.75 miles
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Chantry Vets
26 Horsefair Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1PD 01977 796 666 reception@chantryvets.co.uk Website 6.79 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining. Pontefract Lancashire 9.39 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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Haw Park Wood
A Beautiful Forest Walk. Starts Along A Canal, Then Opens Up Into Multiple Pathways That Can Make Either A Quick Loop Or Multiple Loops For A Longer Walk.Both Our Dogs Love It Here For The Smells, Plus Wide Pathways! La Terrazza The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6QL 13.29 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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Rabbit Ings
Rabbit Ings Is A Country Park Located On The Former Colliery Yard And Spoil Heap Of The Monkton Colliery And Then The Royston Drift Mine, Which Closed In 1989. The 64-Hectare Site, Situated Near Royston In South Yorkshire, Is Home To An Array Of Wildlife – Including Newts, Snakes And Herons. Rabbit Ings Country Park Shafton 13.33 miles

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Walton Colliery Nature Park
This Is A Great Place To Walk Dogs In All Weather! There Are A Number Of Different Routes You Can Take Around The Park, There Are A Couple Of Lakes/Ponds Which Do Have Ducks/Geese But There Are Still Plenty Of Spots Where The Dogs Can Get In For A Swim. Sunday Is A Popular Day For Horse Riders So Something To Watch Out For. The Train Track Is Fenced But Best Use Caution When Walking Past To Ensure Your Dog Doesn’T Get Past. 9 The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6JZ 13.52 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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Eastrington Ponds Nature Reserve
Walk Around Ponds With A Meadow, Wooded Area And Disused Railway Line. Takes About 30-40 Mins To Stroll Around With The Dog, And Meadow Area Is Enclosed, So Is Good For Letting Dog Off Lead. Mostly Flat But Not Wheelchair Friendly. 6 Howden Rd Eastrington Goole DN14 7PN 14.54 miles

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Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park
Disused Colliery Now A Nature Park Which Consists Of Woodland, Heathland, Playing Fields And A Pond. Most Of The Paths Around The Site Are Named After The Various Coal Seams That Were Worked At Lofthouse Colliery. 106 Lingwell Nook Ln Lofthouse Wakefield WF3 3JA 15.24 miles

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