Welcome to Otterburn

Otterburn is a small village located in the North Yorkshire region of England. It is situated in the heart of the North York Moors National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green forests, and picturesque streams, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the main attractions of Otterburn is its proximity to the famous Cleveland Way, a long-distance footpath that runs for 109 miles along the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Coast. The trail passes through the village, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the stunning countryside and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Other popular activities in the area include hiking, cycling, fishing, and birdwatching.

Despite its small size, Otterburn has a rich history and a vibrant community. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church and the 17th-century Otterburn Hall. There are also several local pubs and restaurants where visitors can sample traditional Yorkshire cuisine and enjoy a pint of locally brewed ale. Overall, Otterburn is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the natural beauty and rich history of North Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 4.1°C

Wind: 19.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hellifield Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Maddocks	Kendal Road Hellifield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4HA 01729850215 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
Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Maddocks	Long Preston Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4PN 01729840377 School Website
Gargrave Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Peel	Neville Road Gargrave Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 3RE 01756749433 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
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
Settle College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Whitaker	Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0AU 01729822451 School Website
Thornton In Craven Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Brown	Cam Lane Thornton-In-Craven Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 3SX 01282843381 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
Giggleswick School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Sam Hart	Giggleswick Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0DE 1729893000 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hellifield Station Road, Hellifield, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HN 1.98 Miles

Long Preston Station Road, Long Preston, North Yorkshire, BD23 4NH 3.01 Miles

Gargrave Church Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire, BD23 3NE 3.86 Miles

Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 5.39 Miles

Giggleswick Off A65, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, BD24 0EA 6.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Settle Taxis 01729 822219 Unit C, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP 5.57 Miles
Craven Cars (Taxis) 01282 815111 1 Masons Way, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6DU 6.63 Miles
S D Cars 01282 814310 Unit 4 48-52 Gisburn Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5ER 6.64 Miles
Marsden J J Limo Ltd 01282 813000 Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NQ 6.70 Miles
Yellow Cars 01282 814000 3 Station Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NA 6.89 Miles
Country Cars 01282 844440 8 Victoria Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6US 6.97 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire 01729 824888 Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF 7.10 Miles
S D Cars 01282 814310 12 Kelbrook Rd, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5BX 7.19 Miles
Gill's Taxis 01282 841301 58 Salterforth Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6ND 7.40 Miles
202020 Taxis Skipton 01756 202020 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 7.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Otterburn Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bell Busk Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malham Road Airton D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Airton Village Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Newfield Hall D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skipton Road Hellifield D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calton Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skellands Airton D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hellifield Po Box Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Green Hellifield D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Hellifield D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coniston Cold D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirby Malham Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hanlith Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge End Long Preston D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hellifield Surgery	The Old Co-Op Hall Main Street Hellifield North Yorkshire BD23 4JY
Gargrave	Higherlands Close Gargrave Skipton BD23 3RF
Townhead Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Town Head Settle BD24 9JA
Townhead Surgery 01729 822611	Townhead Surgery Townhead Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9JA
Gateway House - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Gateway House Gargrave Road Skipton BD23 1UD

Local Stores

Gargrave
21 High Street
Gargrave
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 3RA
01756 748442
Store Website
3.80 miles

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SPAR Strand
Strand Garage
Skipton Rd
Barnoldswick
BB18 5EG
01282 853357
Store Website
6.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

North West Equine Vets Ltd
The Equine Clinic Rathmell Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0LA 0808 168 5580 office@nwev.co.uk Website 5.10 miles
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Dalehead Services Llp
22 Station Road Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9AA 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 5.39 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 6.73 miles
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Pendle Pet Care Limited T/A Stanley House Veterinary Group
14-18 Skipton Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 5NB 01282 852390 liz@stanleyhousevets.co.uk Website 6.83 miles

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Ashlands Veterinary Centre
Rock Villa Cavendish Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AB 01756 636999 skipton@ashlandsvets.co.uk Website 7.58 miles
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Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd
73 Otley Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1HJ 01756 793224 info@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 8.03 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey Skipton Lancashire BD23 1UA 7.66 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 8.29 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 8.39 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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Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 10.48 miles

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Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 11.35 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 15.13 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light freezing rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-13.3°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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