Welcome to Hawkswick

Hawkswick is a small village located in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and charming stone cottages. The village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the local area.

One of the main attractions in Hawkswick is the nearby Hawkswick Cote, a limestone gorge that is popular with hikers and climbers. The gorge is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael's Church, which is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture.

Hawkswick is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is surrounded by miles of scenic countryside, including the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park, which offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors of all ages. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, Hawkswick has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Upper Wharfedale School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Reeves	Wharfeside Avenue Threshfield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5BS 01756752215 School Website
Threshfield School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Harper	Low Road Threshfield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5NP 01756752348 School Website
Grassington Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Greenwood And Mr Chris Parkhouse	Acre Lane Grassington Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5LB 01756752365 School Website
Kirkby In Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Wright	Kirkby Malham Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4BY 01729830214 School Website
Cracoe And Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Greenwood Mr Chris Parkhouse	Cracoe Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6LQ 01756730259 School Website
Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Greenwood And Chris Parkhouse	Burnsall Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6BP 01756720273 School Website
Fountains Earth Lofthouse Church Of England Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Thornber	Fountains Earth Lofthouse Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5RZ 01423755289 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
Settle College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Whitaker	Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0AU 01729822451 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 9.48 Miles

Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 9.58 Miles

Gargrave Church Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire, BD23 3NE 10.42 Miles

Hellifield Station Road, Hellifield, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HN 10.48 Miles

Giggleswick Off A65, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, BD24 0EA 10.62 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Horseless Carriage Services 01756 753123 Patricks Yard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NQ 4.90 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire 01729 824888 Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF 8.56 Miles
Settle Taxis 01729 822219 Unit C, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP 9.67 Miles
Austwick Taxis 015242 51364 Bridge House Barn, Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2 8BY 11.78 Miles
202020 Taxis Skipton 01756 202020 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 12.01 Miles
Station Taxis 01756 700777 26 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 12.01 Miles
Star Taxis 01756 700505 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2LU 12.02 Miles
Skipton And Craven Taxis 01756 700777 11A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PB 12.08 Miles
Dalesman Central Taxis 01756 794444 8A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PH 12.09 Miles
Cj's Taxis 01756 797969 4A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PH 12.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Scargill House D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kettlewell Village Store D Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Starbotton D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Netherside Hall D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Litton Po Box D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Ashes Leisure Park D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Grassington Station D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterhouses D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Grassington Medical Centre	9 Station Road Grassington Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5LS
Townhead Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Town Head Settle BD24 9JA
Townhead Surgery 01729 822611	Townhead Surgery Townhead Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9JA
Gargrave	Higherlands Close Gargrave Skipton BD23 3RF
Hellifield Surgery	The Old Co-Op Hall Main Street Hellifield North Yorkshire BD23 4JY

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Threshfield
Kettlewell Road
Skipton
BD23 5PL
01756 753578
Store Website
4.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dalehead Services Llp
22 Station Road Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9AA 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 9.58 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 11.49 miles
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Craven Farm Vets
Skipton Auction Mart Gargrave Road Skipton Yorkshire BD23 1UD 01756 700 940 auction@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 11.63 miles
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Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd
73 Otley Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1HJ 01756 793224 info@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 11.82 miles
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Ashlands Veterinary Centre
Rock Villa Cavendish Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AB 01756 636999 skipton@ashlandsvets.co.uk Website 11.99 miles
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Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Station Surgery Askrigg Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3BJ 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 12.70 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.50 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 4.94 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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Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey Skipton Lancashire BD23 1UA 11.63 miles

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Aysgarth Waterfalls
Take Approx 1.5-2 Hours. There Are 3 Beautiful Waterfalls To See Along The Way. Church Bankcentre Aysgarth Leyburn DL8 3TH 11.90 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 12.03 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.

Thruscross Resevoir
Amazing Walk Covering Variety Of Terrains Such As Small Beaches, Fern Bordered Paths And Fields, Great Forestry Tracks And Amazing Views.This Is An Ideal Route For Someone Who Wants To Provide Lots Of Stimulation For Their Dogs, Or Enjoys Taking Photos. Thruscross Reservoir Lancashire 14.45 miles

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