Welcome to Clapham

Clapham is a picturesque village located in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Clapham is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the countryside and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

One of the main attractions in Clapham is the Ingleborough Cave, which is located just outside the village. The cave is one of the most impressive show caves in the UK and is open to the public for guided tours. Visitors can explore the underground chambers and marvel at the stunning rock formations and underground waterfalls. The cave is also home to a variety of rare species of bats.

Clapham is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St James' Church and Clapham Hall, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century. The village has a strong community spirit and hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular annual scarecrow festival. With its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and friendly community, Clapham is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring North Yorkshire.

Local Weather

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Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Ingleton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Colledge	Low Demesne Ingleton Carnforth North Yorkshire LA6 3DY 01524241592 School Website
Giggleswick School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Sam Hart	Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0DE 1729893000 School Website
Bentham Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ella Besharati & Mrs Alison Mcgregor	Low Bentham Road Bentham Lancaster North Yorkshire LA2 7BP 01524261412 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 College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Whitaker	Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0AU 01729822451 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
Stonegate School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Tessa Tyndall	13 Main Street Low Bentham Lancaster LA2 7BX 1524965010 School Website
Cedar House School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Miss Stephen Salt	Low Bentham North Yorkshire LA2 7DD 01524261149 School Website
Tatham Fells Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Ip	Lowgill Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8RA 01524261441 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Clapham Station Road, Near Clapham, North Yorkshire, LA2 8ES 1.04 Miles

Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 4.37 Miles

Bentham Station Road, Bentham, Lancashire, LA2 7LF 4.75 Miles

Giggleswick Off A65, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, BD24 0EA 5.09 Miles

Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 5.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Austwick Taxis 015242 51364 Bridge House Barn, Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2 8BY 1.62 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire 01729 824888 Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF 4.98 Miles
Settle Taxis 01729 822219 Unit C, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP 5.63 Miles
Twentyfourseven Taxis 015242 73395 Mews Cottage, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2HS 8.16 Miles
Dale's Travel 015396 25555 Nun House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5QY 10.15 Miles
Burton Taxi 01524 782842 63 St James Dr, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1HY 14.17 Miles
Country Private Hire Taxi Service 01969 667096 Garsdale House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PU 14.93 Miles
Jocks Cabs 01524 727777 47 Kings Drive, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9AN 15.05 Miles
Oggys Cabs 01524 732221 19 Prince Av, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9AD 15.05 Miles
On Time Taxis 07917 801878 56 Mary Fell, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AW 15.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Clapham Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
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Austwick Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Branch Surgery	The Surgery High Street Ingleton Carnforth Lancashire LA6 3AB
Bentham Medical Practice 01524 261202	Bentham Medical Practice Grasmere Dr,High Bentham Lancaster LA2 7JP
Townhead Surgery 01729 822611	Townhead Surgery Townhead Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9JA
Townhead Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Town Head Settle BD24 9JA
West View Surgery	Lancaster Road Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8JS

Local Stores

Petrol Three Peaks
New Road
Ingleton
Carnforth
North Yorkshire
LA6 3DL
01524 242385
Store Website
3.66 miles

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SPAR Bentham
Main Street
Bentham
LA2 7HJ
01524 261688
Store Website
4.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dalehead Services Llp
Oak Cottages Main Street High Bentham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 7LE 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 4.68 miles

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Dalehead Services Llp
22 Station Road Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9AA 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 5.81 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 6.85 miles
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Westmorland Veterinary Group
Tithe Barn Veterinary Centre Kendal Road Kirkby Lonsdale Cumbria LA6 2HH 015242 71221 office@westmorland-vets.co.uk Website 10.83 miles
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Bay Vets Ltd
20 Hornby Road Caton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9QS 01524 770615 info@bayvets.co.uk Website 13.43 miles
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North West Equine Vets
Crabtree Farm Cow Brow Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1PJ 0808 1685580 office@nwev.co.uk Website 14.02 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.93 miles

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Abbystead Reservoir
Woodland Walk By The Side Of A Stream. Lots Of Water For Hot Days. Wellies Needed! Dogs Can Be Off-Lead But Be Aware Of Low Fencing With Cows The Other Side. Doeholme Rake Lancashire 14.50 miles

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Hyning Scout Wood
This Is A Small Woodland Area Where You Can Easily Spend A Good Hour Or So Walking Your Dogs. For Some Dogs I Would Recommend Leads Or Longlines As The Forest Is Surrounded By A Busy Road And Farmers' Fields That Sometimes Contain Livestock. There Are Plenty Of Different Routes To Take In This Forest Making For Some Interesting Walks, Although It Can Get Very Muddy In Autumn And Winter! Depending On Which Routes You Take It Can Be Quite Hilly And Treacherous Under Foot So Care Should Be Taken. Hyning Rd Lancashire 15.25 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 16.05 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.

Bolton Le Sands
You Can Follow The Path Or Venture Across The Marsh To The Beach. There Are Well Trodden Paths Out To The Beach At Low Tide As Well. It Has Views Across The Bay And The Peninsula. The Bay View Garden Centre Cafe (The Potting Shed) Has A Dog Friendly Section Undercover And The Garden Centre Is Dog Friendly With A Small Seating Area At The Back. 49-53 Mill Ln Bolton-Le-Sands Carnforth LA5 8EU 16.23 miles Past Hest Bank And Into Bolton -Le-Sands, Follow The Signs To Bay View Garden Centre. If You Continue Down The Road You Will Come To A Small Parking Area Across From This Horse Pastures.

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Warton Crag
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Warton Crag, Carnforth, Lancashire. Starting At The Crag, The Walk Heads Up And Around To The Top Of The Crag, Passing The Rocking Stones And Warton Crag Summit And Into The Surrounding Woods. LA5 9RY 16.24 miles From East Lancashire Follow The M6 To Junction 35 Then Follow The A6 To The Traffic Lights In The Centre Of Carnforth. Turn Right And Follow The Road To Reach Warton On The Right. Look For The George Washington Pub To See A Car Park On The Left.

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Weather Forecast

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