Welcome to Raskelf

Raskelf is a small village located in the district of Hambleton, North Yorkshire. The village is situated approximately 4 miles south of the market town of Thirsk and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Raskelf has a population of around 500 people and is a peaceful and quiet place to live. The village has a primary school, a church, a village hall, and a pub.

The village of Raskelf has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. The village was once a Roman settlement and there are still remains of a Roman road that runs through the village. In the 12th century, Raskelf was owned by the Archbishop of York and was later passed on to the Crown. The village was once a thriving agricultural community and many of the buildings in the village date back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

Today, Raskelf is a popular place to live for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and there are many walking and cycling routes in the area. The village is also close to the A1(M) motorway, making it easy to travel to nearby towns and cities. Raskelf is a friendly and welcoming community and is a great place to raise a family or retire.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 7.3°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Easingwold Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Cottrell	Thirsk Road Easingwold York North Yorkshire YO61 3HJ 01347821282 School Website
Outwood Academy Easingwold Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Taylor	York Road Easingwold York YO61 3EF 1347821451 School Website
Sessay Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Bennett	Sessay Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3NA 01845501239 School Website
Husthwaite Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Bennett	Low Street Husthwaite York North Yorkshire YO61 4QA 01347868371 School Website
St Peters Brafferton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Anderson	Brafferton Helperby York North Yorkshire YO61 2PA 01423360250 School Website
Outwood Primary Academy Alne Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Dawson	Main Street Alne York North Yorkshire YO61 1RT 1347838427 School Website
Crayke Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Judi Jackson	Easingwold Road Crayke York North Yorkshire YO61 4TZ 01347821767 School Website
Cundall Manor School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr Chris James-Roll	Cundall York North Yorkshire YO61 2RW 1423360200 School Website
Huby Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Cunningham	Tollerton Road Huby York North Yorkshire YO61 1HX 01347810432 School Website
Stillington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Moore	Main Street Stillington York North Yorkshire YO61 1LA 01347810347 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 8.18 Miles

Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 9.84 Miles

Poppleton Station Road, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PZ 11.74 Miles

Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 12.49 Miles

York Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB 13.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Easingwold Taxis 01423 360101 3 Dunroyal Close, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 2NH 3.48 Miles
Syd's Taxis 07807 726583 45 Chapel Garth, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3HU 5.06 Miles
Ed The Taxi 07866 594954 Anvil House, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3HS 5.14 Miles
1-2 Call Private Hire 01845 578866 12 Cundall Avenue, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3QF 6.37 Miles
Liams Taxis Of Thirsk 07970 304050 Market Place, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3RJ 6.50 Miles
Boroughbridge Taxis 07932 030605 23 Market Hill, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9JU 6.52 Miles
4 Wheels Carriage Company 01423 325000 Unit 3/Poplars Ind Est/Wetherby Rd, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9HS 6.89 Miles
A B Cars 01423 322251 34 Harness Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9PF 6.90 Miles
Atkinsons Taxis 01845 522473 70 Kings Meadows, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PB 7.24 Miles
Adm Taxi's 07593 886556 Hambleton View, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1EH 7.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Raskelf Village Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Raskelf Road Easingwold Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pilmoor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Street North Easingwold Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thormanby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Easingwold Post Office Right 2Nd Aperture Stamped Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Easingwold Post Office (L/H Aperture) Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rowan Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Roads Uppleby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Street Easingwold Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Galtres Drive Easingwold Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tholthorpe Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End Husthwaite Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alne Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Husthwaite Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Millfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Millfield Lane Easingwold York YO61 3JR
Millfield Surgery 01347 821557	Millfield Surgery Millfield Ln, Easingwold York North Yorkshire YO61 3JR
Helperby	Main Street Helperby North Yorkshire YO61 2NS
Tollerton Surgery 01347 838231	10 Pond View Tollerton York YO61 1AG
Stillington Surgery 01347 810332	The Surgery North Back Lane Stillington, York YO61 1LL

Local Stores

Easingwold
Market Place
Easingwold
York
North Yorkshire
YO61 3AG
01347 821645
Store Website
2.41 miles

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SPAR Boroughbridge
37
High Street
Boroughbridge
YO51 9AW
01423 322352
Store Website
6.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Toft Lodge Raskelf Road Easingwold York North Yorkshire YO61 3LA 01347 821377 easingwold@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 1.78 miles

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Howells Veterinary Services Ltd
Roxby Business Park York Road Easingwold York Yorkshire YO61 3EF 01347 823678 office@howellsvets.co.uk Website 2.57 miles

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Howells Veterinary Services Limited
York Road Easingwold York North Yorkshire YO61 3EB 01347 823 678 office@howellsvets.co.uk Website 2.65 miles
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Galtres Veterinary Surgery
Applegarth Flawith York North Yorkshire YO61 1SF 01347 838888 reception@galtresvets.co.uk Website 3.57 miles
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Rae, Bean &Amp; Partners
Foundry House 8 New Row Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9AX 01423 322316 info@raebeanvets.co.uk Website 6.62 miles
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Boroughbridge Vets
Leeming Lane Langthorpe Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9DE 01423 900449 info@boroughbridgevets.com Website 6.63 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Beningbrough Hall
A Fantastic Circular, River Walk With Views Across The Parkland And To The Hall, Taking In The River, Woodlands And The Wider Estate. YO30 1DD 7.96 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx Bankrievaulx Helmsley Lancashire 10.07 miles

Location what3words maddening.charm.fools

River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 11.79 miles

Location what3words initiates.grow.slope

Conyngham Hall Trail
Conygham Hall Trail Is A Real Treat. Riverside Walk Next To River Nidd Then Parts Woodland On Paths Or Off Trail. There Number Pathways. Conyngham Hall Business Centre Bond End Knaresborough Lancashire HG5 9AY 12.62 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

Location what3words howler.informer.aimed

Nidd Gorge
Set In A Steep Wooded Valley, Nidd Gorge Has Over 140 Acres Of History. A Great Walk On The Northern Side Of The Woodland, Taking In The Dramatic Scenery Of The Wood And River. HG5 9HE 12.84 miles From The A1, Take Exit 47 Onto The A59 Towards Harrogate And York. Follow The A59 Over One Roundabout And At The Second Roundabout Take The Third Exit To Follow The A59. Continue Into Knaresborough And Onto High Street. From High Street, Take The B6165 Towards Ripley. After Around 1.5 Miles You Will Find The Car Park Just Before Scotton Drive.

Castle Howard Arboretum
Unnamed Road Lancashire 13.14 miles

Location what3words fall.homecare.nags

Weather Forecast

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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

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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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