Welcome to Northbrook

Northbrook is a small village located in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Cherwell and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions of Northbrook is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams. The area is popular with walkers and hikers who come to explore the many footpaths and bridleways that crisscross the countryside. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species including deer, foxes, and badgers.

Northbrook is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St. Mary's, dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive bell tower. Other historic buildings in the village include the Old Rectory, which dates back to the 17th century, and the Manor House, which was built in the 18th century. Overall, Northbrook is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hawes Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Walker	Town Head Hawes North Yorkshire DL8 3RQ 1969667308 School Website
Bainbridge Church Of England Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Harper	Bainbridge Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3EL 01969650336 School Website
Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Harper	Yorebridge Askrigg Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3BJ 01969650331 School Website
Gunnerside Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gordon Stainsby	Gunnerside Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6LE 01748886321 School Website
Dent C Of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher David Prescott	Laning Dent Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5QJ 01539625259 School Website
West Burton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Harper	West Burton Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4JY 01969650331 School Website
Settlebeck High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Dr Sarah Campbell	Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AL 01539620383 School Website
Sedbergh Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Hudson	Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AL 01539620510 School Website
Kirkby Stephen Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Capstick	Nateby Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4AE 01768371387 School Website
Sedbergh School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Harrison	Malim Lodge Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5RY 01539620535 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Garsdale Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP 3.89 Miles

Dent Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF 6.06 Miles

Ribblehead Low Sleights Road, Near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3AS 8.12 Miles

Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 11.25 Miles

Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 11.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Country Private Hire Taxi Service 01969 667096 Garsdale House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PU 3.45 Miles
Peacock James Coal Merchant Private Hire 01969 650465 Riverside House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF 5.25 Miles
Dale's Travel 015396 25555 Nun House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5QY 8.92 Miles
Prima Taxis 017683 72557 22 The Crescent, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AF 11.73 Miles
On Time Taxis 07917 801878 56 Mary Fell, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AW 11.76 Miles
Ladycab Taxis 01539 266002 30 Bainbridge Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AU 12.02 Miles
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 12.19 Miles
B D Taxis 017683 71682 1 Riverside Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PH 13.93 Miles
Stainforth Private Hire 01729 824888 Gooseker/The Green, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9PF 14.74 Miles
Austwick Taxis 015242 51364 Bridge House Barn, Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2 8BY 15.03 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Central Dales Practice 01969 667200	Central Dales Practice The Health Centre Hawes North Yorkshire DL8 3QR
Dr Lumb W & Partner	Methodist Church Hall Dent Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5QJ
Aysgarth Surgery	Aysgarth Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3AA
Upper Eden Medical Practice 01768 371369	The Health Centre Silver Street Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4RB
Sedbergh Medical Practice 01539 718191	Sedbergh Medical Practice Sedbergh M/Ctr,Station Rd Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5DL

Local Stores

Kirkby Stephen
Redmayne Road
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4RL
01768 372176
Store Website
12.21 miles

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SPAR Hawes
Market Place
Main Street
Hawes
DL8 3QX
01969 667232
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Station Surgery Askrigg Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3BJ 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 5.83 miles
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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
14 Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AH 01539 620335 11.78 miles

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Pendragon Vets Ltd
Hamilton House St. Lukes Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4HT 01768 371 359 vets@pendragonvets.co.uk Website 12.25 miles
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Swale Veterinary Llp
The Green Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SF 01748 826600/822389 swale.vets1@btopenworld.com 12.87 miles

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Equine Veterinary Ambulatory Service
Penhill Stud Penhill Farm West Witton Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4ND 07596459797 equinevetservice@gmail.com Website 13.43 miles
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Wensleydale Vets
Metcalfe Farms Washfold Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ info@wensleydale_vets.com Website 15.48 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Muker
Beautiful Scenery But Not An Easy Walk Lot Of Stiles And Steep, But There Are Different Routes All Well Marked So You Can Do A Short Easy One If You Want. Toilets And Shops In Muker. Guildy Hall Muker Richmond DL11 6QG 5.72 miles

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Aysgarth Waterfalls
Take Approx 1.5-2 Hours. There Are 3 Beautiful Waterfalls To See Along The Way. Church Bankcentre Aysgarth Leyburn DL8 3TH 10.16 miles

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Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls Include A Number Of Small Waterfalls Which Create Beautiful Dramatic Scenery And Are Part Of The River Ure. The Walk Begins By Walking Through Woodland And Across Pasture Fields, Before Turning Back To Arrive At The Three Waterfalls - Lower Force, Middle Force, And High Force. DL8 3TH 10.20 miles The Walk Starts And Finishes From The Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, Which Has A Pay-And-Display Car Park, Toilets And Cafe. It Is Marked With Brown Tourism Signs From The A684 In Aysgarth Village.

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 14.76 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 18.82 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 19.25 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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