Welcome to Skipwith

Skipwith is a small village located in the Selby district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Derwent and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Skipwith is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the local area.

One of the main attractions in Skipwith is the Skipwith Common Nature Reserve. The reserve covers over 270 acres of land and is home to a variety of wildlife, including rare birds, butterflies, and wildflowers. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk through the reserve and take in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Another popular attraction in Skipwith is the St. Helen's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. Visitors can explore the church and learn about its history, including the story of the Skipwith family who were once the lords of the manor. Overall, Skipwith is a charming village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of the North Yorkshire countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
North Duffield Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Russell	Broadmanor North Duffield Selby North Yorkshire YO8 5RZ 01757288487 School Website
Riccall Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Llewellyn	Coppergate Riccall York North Yorkshire YO19 6PF 01757248234 School Website
Queen Margaret's School Other Independent School Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Baillie	Escrick Park York North Yorkshire YO19 6EU 1904727600 School Website
Barlby High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Anouska Gardner	York Road Barlby Selby North Yorkshire YO8 5JP 1757706161 School Website
Escrick Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Miller	Carr Lane Escrick York North Yorkshire YO19 6JQ 1904728570 School Website
Bubwith Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Bailiss	Church Street Bubwith Selby East Riding Of Yorkshire YO8 6LW 01757288261 School Website
Barlby Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jillian Baker	Hilltop Barlby Selby North Yorkshire YO8 5JQ 01757703317 School Website
Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Blackwood	Main Street Cliffe Selby North Yorkshire YO8 6NN 01757638426 School Website
Wheldrake With Thorganby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Alison Shaw	North Lane Wheldrake York North Yorkshire YO19 6BB 1904553422 School Website
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Hughes	Thomas Street Barlby Road Barlby Bridge Selby North Yorkshire YO8 5AA 01757703650 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Selby Station Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NW 4.84 Miles

Wressle Station Road, Wressle, North Yorkshire, YO8 6ES 5.32 Miles

Howden Howden, Howden, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 7SE 8.38 Miles

Ulleskelf New Road, Ulleskelf, North Yorkshire, LS24 9DJ 9.14 Miles

York Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB 9.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
White Stretch Limousines 01757 248898 Riccall Grange Cottage/King Rudding Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 6QL 1.69 Miles
Ians Cars 01757 708867 2 Sycamore Ct, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 5XF 3.15 Miles
Blg Private Hire 01757 212008 2 Sand Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 5LA 3.41 Miles
Local Cars 01757 700161 11 George Terrace, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 5HA 3.60 Miles
Station And Selby Taxis 01757 212285 Station Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NW 4.85 Miles
Station Cars 01757 702567 Station Rd, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NW 4.85 Miles
Selby Cabs 07826 559373 Micklegate, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4EA 4.86 Miles
Z Cars 01757 709322 21 Carr Street, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8AW 4.87 Miles
A2b Minibus 01757 629111 Selby Office, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8AU 5.06 Miles
A 2 B Travel 01757 630126 Pear Tree House/Main St, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 6QU 5.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Skipwith Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cliffe Common Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green North Duffield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Duffield Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Thorganby Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skipwith Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorganby Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clive Villas Riccall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Aughton Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Thorganby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riccall Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ellerton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Riccall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cliffe Common Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Duffield	Main Street North Duffield Selby North Yorkshire YO8 5RG
Riccall	The Surgery Main Street Riccall York North Yorkshire YO19 6PZ
Escrick Surgery 01904 728243	The Escrick Surgery Escrick York North Yorkshire YO19 6LE
Bubwith	The Surgery Highfield Road Bubwith Selby North Yorkshire YO8 6LY
Wheldrake	The Surgery 54A Main Street Wheldrake York North Yorkshire YO19 6AB

Local Stores

Selby - Flaxley Road
Flaxley Road
Selby
North Yorkshire
YO8 4BX
01757 700423
Store Website
5.11 miles

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SPAR Escrick
York Road Garage
York Road
Escrick
York
YO19 6EY
01904728470
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Horse Vet
North House Farm Skipwith Selby North Yorkshire YO8 5SQ 07917 684675 charlotte@thehorsevet.co.uk Website 0.22 miles

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Vetcare
22B Church Hill Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4PL 0800 689 3109 vetcareyork@gmail.com Website 4.82 miles

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Selby Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit C1 Three Lakes Retail Park Bawtry Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 8LY 01757 211 610 selby@vets4pets.com Website 5.53 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores Selby Business Park Bawtry Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 8NB Website 5.58 miles


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The Dam Veterinary Centre
184 Leeds Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4JQ 01757 703401 enquiries.thedam@cvsvets.com 5.81 miles
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Minster Veterinary Practice
Crockey Hill Coloma Bungalow York North Yorkshire YO19 4SJ 01904 655444 crockey.hill@minstervets.co.uk Website 5.81 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wheldrake Woods
A Very Picturesque Dog Friendly Walk. There Are A Number Of Different Circular Walks, The Main Path Is Wide With A Number Of Side Paths To Venture Off Into The Woods A Little More. There Are Route For Horses So Something To Watch Out For With The Dogs. Parking Is Available In The Woods, Just Follow The Single Road Down - Broad Highway. Wheldrake Wood Lancashire 5.01 miles

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Hagg Wood
A Lovely Wood To Walk Through. Can Be Muddy And Flooded If It Has Rained Recently. Connected To Route 66 Cycle Way That Goes From York City. Hagg Wood Can Be Accessed From Dunnington By Walking Along Intake Lane (Where There Is Some Free Parking) Or From Hagg Lane (Again There’S Free Parking) Hagg Wood Parking Hagg Ln York Lancashire YO19 5PE 8.43 miles

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The Knavesmire (York Racecourse)
This Vast, Open Grass Area Is Open To The Walking Public, Presumably When It's Not Race Day. 48 Knavesmire Cres York Lancashire YO23 1ET 8.44 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

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Eastrington Ponds Nature Reserve
Walk Around Ponds With A Meadow, Wooded Area And Disused Railway Line. Takes About 30-40 Mins To Stroll Around With The Dog, And Meadow Area Is Enclosed, So Is Good For Letting Dog Off Lead. Mostly Flat But Not Wheelchair Friendly. 6 Howden Rd Eastrington Goole DN14 7PN 9.35 miles

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River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 11.66 miles

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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 15.39 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

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