Welcome to West Hill

West Hill is a beautiful and historic area located in North Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Scarborough and is known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The area is home to a number of historic buildings, including the West Hill Cliff Lift, which was built in 1931 and is still in operation today. Visitors can take a ride on the lift to the top of the hill and enjoy panoramic views of the town and the sea.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic landmarks, West Hill is also a popular destination for outdoor activities. The area is home to a number of walking and cycling trails, as well as several parks and gardens. Visitors can explore the nearby North York Moors National Park, which offers miles of scenic hiking trails and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The area is also home to several golf courses, making it a popular destination for golf enthusiasts.

Overall, West Hill is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to North Yorkshire. With its stunning views, historic landmarks, and outdoor activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful area. Whether you are looking for a relaxing getaway or an adventure-filled vacation, West Hill is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 4.1°C

Wind: 18.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Embsay Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Prest	Pasture Road Embsay Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6RH 01756793426 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
Skipton Girls High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Martha Featherstone	Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1QL 01756707600 School Website
Ermysteds Grammar School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Evans	Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1PL 01756792186 School Website
Skipton Water Street Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Anslow	Elliot Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1PE 01756793026 School Website
St Stephens Catholic Primary School And Nursery A Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alixena Lubomski	Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1PJ 01756709451 School Website
Otley Street Community Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Flockton	Otley Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1ET 01756793075 School Website
Craven College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Lall	Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1US 1756791411 School Website
The Skipton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Richard Mcmanus	Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1UQ 01756792965 School Website
Brougham Street Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Pettavel & Alison Stewart	Brougham Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2ES 01609797053 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Skipton Broughton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1RT 2.93 Miles

Gargrave Church Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire, BD23 3NE 4.00 Miles

Cononley Cononley Lane, Cononley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8HY 5.70 Miles

Steeton And Silsden Station Road, Steeton, West Yorkshire, BD20 6RY 7.62 Miles

Hellifield Station Road, Hellifield, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HN 8.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Star Taxis 01756 700505 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2LU 2.95 Miles
202020 Taxis Skipton 01756 202020 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 2.95 Miles
Station Taxis 01756 700777 26 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 2.95 Miles
Dalesman Central Taxis 01756 794444 8A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PH 3.01 Miles
Cj's Taxis 01756 797969 4A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PH 3.01 Miles
Skipton And Craven Taxis 01756 700777 11A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PB 3.01 Miles
Milestone Taxis, Skipton 01756 802222 3 Church Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AR 3.08 Miles
Canel Taxis 01756 797666 Craven Buildings, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AP 3.08 Miles
Horseless Carriage Services 01756 753123 Patricks Yard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NQ 4.86 Miles
Aireside Taxis 01535 630000 Horace Green Business Centre, Cononley, North Yorkshire, BD20 8LN 5.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Lane Top D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Embsay Po Box D Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fell View Embsay D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Overdale Court D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Bridge D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fisher Medical Centre	Millfields Coach Street Skipton BD23 1EU
Dyneley House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Newmarket Street Skipton BD23 2HZ
Dyneley House Surgery 01756 799311	Dyneley House Surgery Newmarket Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2HZ
Gateway House - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Gateway House Gargrave Road Skipton BD23 1UD
Gateway House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Gateway House Gargrave Road Skipton BD23 1UD

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Skipton
42 Sackville Street
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 2PS
01756700036
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd
73 Otley Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1HJ 01756 793224 info@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 2.64 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 2.90 miles
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Ashlands Veterinary Centre
Rock Villa Cavendish Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AB 01756 636999 skipton@ashlandsvets.co.uk Website 2.95 miles
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Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd
27A Skipton Road Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 9LB 01535 657273 info@kingswayvets.co.uk 6.69 miles

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Medivet Silsden (East Park Vets Silsden)
74 Kirkgate Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 0PA 01535 843 843 silsden@medivet.co.uk Website 6.81 miles

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Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd
1 Aire Street Crosshills Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 7RT 01535 635115 info@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 7.04 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey Skipton Lancashire BD23 1UA 2.50 miles

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Grass Woods Grassington
5 The Square Grassington Skipton BD23 5AQ 4.95 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.

Location what3words enclosing.kettles.steamed

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 5.24 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.

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 9.99 miles

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Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 11.72 miles

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Dick Hudsons To Cow And Calf
Across Ilkley Moor To Cow &Amp; Calf. Dogs Are Allowed Inside Cow &Amp; Calf However Aren't At Dick Hudsons. Graincliffe House Otley Rd Bingley Lancashire BD16 3BA 11.81 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

	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	-12°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

Monday	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	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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