Welcome to Balna Beck

Balna Beck is a small stream that flows through the village of East Keswick in West Yorkshire, England. The stream is approximately 3.5 miles long and is a tributary of the River Wharfe. Balna Beck is a popular spot for fishing, with brown trout and grayling being the most common species caught. The stream is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and water voles.

The surrounding area of Balna Beck is predominantly rural, with farmland and woodland covering much of the landscape. The stream flows through a number of small villages and hamlets, including East Keswick, Bardsey, and Collingham. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, with a number of footpaths and bridleways crisscrossing the countryside. The nearby Harewood House estate is also a popular attraction, with its stunning gardens and historic house.

Despite its small size, Balna Beck plays an important role in the local ecosystem. The stream provides a vital source of water for the surrounding farmland and supports a diverse range of plant and animal life. The area is also of historical significance, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, Balna Beck remains a beautiful and tranquil spot, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and reconnect with nature.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 3.9°C

Wind: 11.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Pudsey Waterloo Primary Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Parker	Victoria Road Pudsey West Yorkshire LS28 7SR 1133230342 School Website
Greenside Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Fuller	Chapeltown Pudsey West Yorkshire LS28 8NZ 01132574509 School Website
Co-Op Academy Beckfield Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Watkiss	Tyersal Walk Tyersal Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 8ER 1274662363 School Website
Southroyd Primary And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Kate Prior	Littlemoor Crescent Pudsey West Yorkshire LS28 8AT 01133783020 School Website
Fulneck School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Francine Smith	Fulneck Pudsey Leeds West Yorkshire LS28 8DS 01132570235 School Website
Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Buck	Moorland Grove Pudsey West Yorkshire LS28 8EP 01133862560 School Website
Carrwood Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicola Kilvington	Eversley Drive Holme Wood Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 0EQ 01274664864 School Website
Crawshaw Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adam Daly	Robin Lane Pudsey West Yorkshire LS28 9HU 01135323810 School Website
Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs K Dickson	Primrose Hill Stanningley Pudsey West Yorkshire LS28 6AB 1132574129 School Website
Pudsey Grangefield School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr M Mckelvie	Mount Pleasant Road Pudsey West Yorkshire LS28 7ND 01132558277 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
New Pudsey Owlcotes Lane, New Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6QG 1.10 Miles

Bramley (West Yorkshire) Swinnow Road, Bramley, West Yorkshire, LS13 4DU 2.08 Miles

Bradford Interchange Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1TU 2.77 Miles

Bradford Forster Square Forster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4HY 2.92 Miles

Apperley Bridge Station Approach, Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire, BD10 0FD 3.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Geo Cars Pudsey 0113 255 6565 110 Richardshaw Lane, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6BN 1.20 Miles
Hanson Carriage Hire 01274 684722 Raikes Hall Farm/Raikes Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 0RL 1.26 Miles
Thornbury Private Hire 01274 661943 1376 Leeds Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8NE 1.35 Miles
Broadway Taxis 01274 668582 29 Bradford Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8LP 1.41 Miles
Broadway Taxis 01274 952005 29 Bradford La, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8LP 1.41 Miles
Private Hire 01274 664050 83 Thornbury Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8HZ 1.46 Miles
Free Phone Taxis M1 0800 023 4587 3 Melford St, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8HZ 1.46 Miles
Tyersal Radio Cars 01274 661717 61 Sticker Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 8QA 1.49 Miles
D And R Taxis 0113 257 0007 Pickup Business Pk/Grangefield Rd, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6JS 1.51 Miles
D And R Cars 0113 257 0007 Unit 2 Pickup Business Park, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6JS 1.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hillfoot - Covid Local Vaccination Service	126 Owlcotes Road Pudsey LS28 7QR
Hillfoot - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	126 Owlcotes Road Pudsey LS28 7QR
Hillfoot Surgery 0113 2574169	Hillfoot Surgery 126 Owlcotes Road, Pudsey Leeds West Yorkshire LS28 7QR
Mulberry Street Medical Practice 0113 2570711	Pudsey Health Centre 18 Mulberry St, Pudsey Leeds LS28 7XP
Robin Lane Health And Wellbeing Centre 0113 2576787	Robin Lane Pudsey Leeds West Yorkshire LS28 7DE

Local Stores

Farsley
17-21 Town Street
Farsley
Pudsey
West Yorkshire
LS28 5EN
01132 571831
Store Website
1.66 miles

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SPAR Leeds Road Bradford
Leeds Road
BD3 9SB
01274 731337
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Pudsey) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Crawshaw Hill Pudsey Leeds West Yorkshire LS28 7BW 0113 255 9992 pudsey@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.99 miles
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Tweed House Veterinary Surgery
78A Lowtown Pudsey West Leeds Yorkshire LS28 7AA 0113 2573744 1.09 miles

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Vets Now Bradford
C/O Yorkshire Vets Thornbury Hospital 515 Bradford Road Thornbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 7BA bradfordclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.21 miles

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Yorkshire Vets
515 Bradford Road Thornbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 7BA 01274 663301 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 1.21 miles
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Bradford Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Jeanne Marchig Centre
1 Lorne Street East Bowling Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7PS 01274 740070 Website 1.99 miles

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Northcote Veterinary Surgery
358 Otley Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 4QR 01274 632222 northcote.vets@zen.co.uk Website 2.38 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Oakwell Hall And Country Park
Something For All Ages And Abilities. Plenty Of Space, Pathed Walks, A Tudor Hall To Explore, Gift Shop, Dog Poo Bins, Children's Play Areas, Ramblers' Centre, Cafe, Tourist Information, Stream And Ponds, Gardens, Toilets, Function Room. 18 Raikes Ln Birstall Batley WF17 9QU 3.80 miles Oakwell Country Park

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Wilton Park
Also Has A Childrens Play Area, Crazy Golf, Tennis Courts And 5-A-Side Footy Pitches. 783 Bradford Rd Batley Lancashire WF17 8NB 4.54 miles

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Northcliffe Woods Shipley
Woods Next To Northcliffe Park In Shipley 2 Cliffe Gardens Shipley BD18 3DB 4.77 miles Park Outside The Gate And You Can Either Walk Along The Flat Bit Past The Little Train And Continue On, Going Up The Steps At The End And Looping Back On Yourself To Return Through The Upper Section Of The Woods. Or You Can Go Forward Towards The Park Itself And Return The Way You Came. You Can'T Get Lost.

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Judy Woods
The Woods Are Popular For Dog Walkers, They Offer Shelter In The Rain And Shade In The Summer. The Woods Walk Can Be As Short Or As Long As You Like. It’S Pretty Much Flat With Some Shallow Climbs. Once Into The Woods There Are No Roads Nearby And So A Great Place For Off Lead Where Sydney Loves To Explore The The Woods, Chase The Squirrels And Play In The Beck That Runs Through The Woods. It Her Favourite Daily Walk. Station Rdwyke Halifax Bradford BD12 8LA 5.30 miles The Most Popular Entrance Is Along Station Road Which Is Easy To Get To. If You Google Judy Woods It Can Take You To Other Entrances.

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Roberts Park Saltaire
A Park In Saltaire With A Large Field Where Dogs Can Enjoy Chasing A Ball And Exploring. There's The River Nearby Where Tired Dogs Can Quench Their Thirst, And You Can Always Wander Up To Saltaire Which Is Nearby Or, If You Fancy More Of A Walk, Shipley Glen Is Also Very Close, And Takes You Past The Tramway Too. Roberts Park Lodge Higher Coach Rd Baildon Shipley BD17 7LU 5.75 miles

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Chellow Dene Reservoir
Chellow Dene Is A Local Beauty Spot On The Western Outskirts Of Bradford City Which Can Be Reached By Public Transport.Although Within The City Boundaries Chellow Dene Reservoirs Lie Within A Quiet Wooded Valley And Are A Haven For Wildlife Including Herons And Owls. Chellow Dean Reservoirs 5.80 miles

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Weather Forecast

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