Welcome to Beckermonds

Beckermonds is a small village located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The village is known for its stunning natural beauty and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the countryside and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

The village of Beckermonds has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is a peaceful and tranquil place, with a small population of around 50 people. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

Despite its small size, Beckermonds has a strong sense of community and is a close-knit village. The village has a village hall, which is used for a range of community events and activities, including concerts, dances, and social gatherings. The village also has a pub, The White Lion Inn, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves a range of traditional pub food and local ales, and is a great place to relax and unwind after a day exploring the beautiful countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hawes Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Walker	Town Head Hawes North Yorkshire DL8 3RQ 1969667308 School Website
Bainbridge Church Of England Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Harper	Bainbridge Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3EL 01969650336 School Website
Kettlewell Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Greenwood Mr Chris Parkhouse	Kettlewell Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5HX 01756760280 School Website
Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Harper	Yorebridge Askrigg Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3BJ 01969650331 School Website
Austwick Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jo Brookes	Austwick Lancaster North Yorkshire LA2 8BN 01524251366 School Website
West Burton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Harper	West Burton Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4JY 01969650331 School Website
Settle College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Whitaker	Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0AU 01729822451 School Website
Giggleswick School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Sam Hart	Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0DE 1729893000 School Website
Giggleswick Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Catherine Maddocks	Church Street Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0BJ 01729822248 School Website
Settle Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Wright	Bond Lane Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9BW 01729822019 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ribblehead Low Sleights Road, Near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3AS 5.34 Miles

Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 6.07 Miles

Dent Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF 7.69 Miles

Garsdale Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP 8.61 Miles

Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 10.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Peacock James Coal Merchant Private Hire 01969 650465 Riverside House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF 7.48 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire 01729 824888 Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF 8.47 Miles
Country Private Hire Taxi Service 01969 667096 Garsdale House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PU 8.74 Miles
Austwick Taxis 015242 51364 Bridge House Barn, Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2 8BY 9.66 Miles
Dale's Travel 015396 25555 Nun House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5QY 9.67 Miles
Settle Taxis 01729 822219 Unit C, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP 10.78 Miles
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 12.99 Miles
Horseless Carriage Services 01756 753123 Patricks Yard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NQ 13.20 Miles
Twentyfourseven Taxis 015242 73395 Mews Cottage, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2HS 14.52 Miles
On Time Taxis 07917 801878 56 Mary Fell, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AW 14.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Central Dales Practice 01969 667200	Central Dales Practice The Health Centre Hawes North Yorkshire DL8 3QR
Aysgarth Surgery	Aysgarth Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3AA
Townhead Surgery 01729 822611	Townhead Surgery Townhead Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9JA
Townhead Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Town Head Settle BD24 9JA
Dr Lumb W & Partner	Methodist Church Hall Dent Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5QJ

Local Stores

Settle Market Sq
Market Place
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 9EF
01729 822639
Store Website
10.69 miles

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SPAR Hawes
Market Place
Main Street
Hawes
DL8 3QX
01969 667232
Store Website
5.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Station Surgery Askrigg Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3BJ 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 8.15 miles
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Dalehead Services Llp
22 Station Road Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9AA 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 10.83 miles
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North West Equine Vets Ltd
The Equine Clinic Rathmell Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0LA 0808 168 5580 office@nwev.co.uk Website 13.21 miles
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Equine Veterinary Ambulatory Service
Penhill Stud Penhill Farm West Witton Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4ND 07596459797 equinevetservice@gmail.com Website 13.23 miles
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Dalehead Services Llp
Oak Cottages Main Street High Bentham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 7LE 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 14.04 miles

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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
14 Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AH 01539 620335 14.68 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Aysgarth Waterfalls
Take Approx 1.5-2 Hours. There Are 3 Beautiful Waterfalls To See Along The Way. Church Bankcentre Aysgarth Leyburn DL8 3TH 10.51 miles

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Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls Include A Number Of Small Waterfalls Which Create Beautiful Dramatic Scenery And Are Part Of The River Ure. The Walk Begins By Walking Through Woodland And Across Pasture Fields, Before Turning Back To Arrive At The Three Waterfalls - Lower Force, Middle Force, And High Force. DL8 3TH 10.62 miles The Walk Starts And Finishes From The Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, Which Has A Pay-And-Display Car Park, Toilets And Cafe. It Is Marked With Brown Tourism Signs From The A684 In Aysgarth Village.

Muker
Beautiful Scenery But Not An Easy Walk Lot Of Stiles And Steep, But There Are Different Routes All Well Marked So You Can Do A Short Easy One If You Want. Toilets And Shops In Muker. Guildy Hall Muker Richmond DL11 6QG 11.29 miles

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Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Lovely Trail Walk All Paths Are A Bit Hilly, Going Up And Down Gorges. Easy For Dogs, Some On Lead Areas Because Of Livestock. About 1 And Half Hours To Complete. Can Be Busy Weekends In Summer. 3 Bank Top Ingleton Carnforth LA6 3HD 11.57 miles

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Grass Wood Nature Reserve
Take A Walk Around One Of The Many Trails In Grass Wood Nature Reserve, Which Has Cool Woodland And Streams For Your Dog To Enjoy! BD23 5NE 12.81 miles From The B6265 In Grassington Take Wood Lane On Your Right And Travel North. Follow This For One Mile, The Nature Reserve Lies Alongside The Grassington And Conistone Minor Road.

Grass Woods Grassington
5 The Square Grassington Skipton BD23 5AQ 13.25 miles There Is A Small Car Park On The Upper Wood Side (Right Hand Side If You’Re Coming Directly From Grassington) It’S Difficult To Spot So Drive Slowly. If That’S Full You Can Also Park Along The Road Side By The Lower Wood Side.

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