Welcome to Upper Dunsforth

Upper Dunsforth is a small village located in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Nidd and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village was once a thriving agricultural community and was home to several farms and mills. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and explore the local area.

One of the main attractions in Upper Dunsforth is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. The village also has a pub, The Dawnay Arms, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves a range of traditional pub food and local ales, and is a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the local area.

Local Schools

School	Details
Great Ouseburn Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Oswald	Main Street Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9RG 01423330296 School Website
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie-Louise Thirlaway	Reas Lane Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9QB 1423322355 School Website
The Faculty Of Queen Ethelburga's Other Independent School Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Miss Lauren Blakeley	Undercroft Administration Centre Thorpe Underwood Estate Thorpe Underwood York North Yorkshire YO26 9SS 1423333300 School Website
Queen Ethelburga's College Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Machin	Thorpe Underwood Hall Thorpe Underwood Estate Thorpe Underwood York North Yorkshire YO26 9SS 1423333300 School Website
Boroughbridge High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kathryn Stephenson	Wetherby Road Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9JX 01423323540 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
Boroughbridge Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Ryan	York Road Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9EB 01423322208 School Website
Linton On Ouse Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Davinia Pearson	Linton Woods Lane Linton-On-Ouse York North Yorkshire YO30 2BD 01347848234 School Website
Green Hammerton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Mike Smith	York Road Green Hammerton York North Yorkshire YO26 8BN 01423330314 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 4.52 Miles

Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 6.98 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 8.47 Miles

Poppleton Station Road, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PZ 9.41 Miles

Harrogate Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE 9.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A B Cars 01423 322251 34 Harness Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9PF 3.32 Miles
4 Wheels Carriage Company 01423 325000 Unit 3/Poplars Ind Est/Wetherby Rd, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9HS 3.55 Miles
Boroughbridge Taxis 07932 030605 23 Market Hill, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9JU 3.93 Miles
Easingwold Taxis 01423 360101 3 Dunroyal Close, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 2NH 4.18 Miles
Old Granary Private Hire 01423 361976 Old Granary House, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 8EZ 5.43 Miles
Knaresborough Private Hire 01423 550027 19 Dentdale Dr, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0BE 6.43 Miles
Tarnys Cars 07751 719444 19 Dentdale Dr, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0BE 6.43 Miles
Home James Executive Travel 01423 359000 Unit 25 Centre Park, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 7QF 6.70 Miles
Mj Cars 01423 861039 28 High Street, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0EQ 6.88 Miles
Knaresborough Cars 01423 863020 31-33 Market Place, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8AG 6.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Dunsforth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Branton Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Ouseburn Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Low Dunsforth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldwark Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ouseburn East Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ouseburn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marton Cum Grafton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grafton Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Myton On Swale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe Underwood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Aldborough Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Linton-On-Ouse Medical Centre	Linton-On-Ouse Medical Centre Linton On Ouse York North Yorkshire YO30 2AJ
Church Lane Surgery 01423 322309	The Health Centre Church Lane Boroughbridge York YO51 9BD
Springbank Surgery 01423 330030	Springbank Surgery York Rd, Green Hammerton York North Yorkshire YO26 8BN
Tollerton Surgery 01347 838231	10 Pond View Tollerton York YO61 1AG
Helperby	Main Street Helperby North Yorkshire YO61 2NS

Local Stores

Petrol Skipbridge
York Road
Green Hammerton
York
North Yorkshire
YO26 8EQ
01423 330383
Store Website
4.89 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Galtres Veterinary Surgery
Applegarth Flawith York North Yorkshire YO61 1SF 01347 838888 reception@galtresvets.co.uk Website 2.83 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 3.62 miles
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Yorkshire Equine Practice Ltd
Ground Floor Suite S04 Allerton Castle Knaresborough Harrogate North Yorkshire HG5 0SE 01904 737763 yeplyd@yahoo.com Website 3.63 miles
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Boroughbridge Vets
Leeming Lane Langthorpe Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9DE 01423 900449 info@boroughbridgevets.com Website 4.23 miles

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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Toft Lodge Raskelf Road Easingwold York North Yorkshire YO61 3LA 01347 821377 easingwold@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 6.28 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 6.52 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 5.47 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

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 7.19 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

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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 7.67 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.

Harland Way
Walk From Wetherby (Free Car Park) To The Medieval Village Of Spofforth And The Castle (Where The Rebel Barons Drew Up The Magna Carta). Pub In Village. Harland Way Trail To Spofforth 5Km Round Trip. Or You Can Walk Towards York.Car Park At The Old Station, Wetherby Ls22 6Sd Free No Toilets Unless Walk Into Wetherby. Linton Road Wetherby Lancashire LS22 6SD 9.66 miles

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Ripley Castle Dog Walk
Hollybank Lane In Ripley Offers A Scenic Walk That Takes You Around The Outside Of The Ripley Castle Walls. Ripley Castle Itself Unfortunately Cannot Allow Dogs Inside The Grounds Due To The Herd Of Deer That Live There, However The Walk Along Hollybank Lane Is A Fantastic Alternative. Oak Cottage Ripley Castle Estate Ripley Harrogate HG3 3AY 10.05 miles This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.

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Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes. Chair Walk Ripon Lancashire HG4 3DY 10.93 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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