Welcome to North Skelton

North Skelton is a small village located in the borough of Redcar and Cleveland in West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, North Skelton was a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area.

Today, North Skelton is a quiet village with a population of around 1,500 people. The village has a primary school, a post office, and a few local shops. There are also several pubs in the area, including the popular North Skelton Club. The village is well-connected, with regular bus services to nearby towns and cities such as Middlesbrough and Whitby.

One of the main attractions of North Skelton is its proximity to the North York Moors National Park. The park covers over 1,400 square miles of stunning countryside, including heather moorland, ancient woodlands, and dramatic coastline. Visitors to the park can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, otters, and rare birds such as the black grouse.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Todmorden C Of E J I And N School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alice Leadbitter	Burnley Road Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 7BS 01706812019 School Website
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Lloyd	Wellington Road Todmorden Lancashire OL14 5HP 1706812948
Ferney Lee Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Williams	Ferney Lee Road Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 5NR 01706254848 School Website
Castle Hill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Leggett	Halifax Road Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 5SQ 01706813163 School Website
Shade Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Clarkson	Knowlwood Road Shade Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 7PD 01706812913 School Website
Todmorden High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Gill Shirt	Ewood Lane Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 7DG 01706813558 School Website
Walsden St Peters Ce Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Crowther Esther Logue	Rochdale Road Walsden Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 6RN 01706812947 School Website
Cornholme Junior Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Sapey	Greenfield Terrace Cornholme Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 8PL 01706812787 School Website
Colden Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo Mansfield	Smithy Lane Colden Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 7HW 01422842438 School Website
Sharneyford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Andrea Holt	Todmorden Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9UQ 01706873955 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Todmorden Rise Lane, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7AA 0.16 Miles

Walsden Rochdale Road, Walsden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7ST 1.47 Miles

Hebden Bridge Station Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6JE 3.91 Miles

Mytholmroyd New Road, Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, HX7 5DZ 4.73 Miles

Littleborough Station Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 8AR 4.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A 2 B Private Hire 01706 818525 33-35 Rochdale Rd, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7LA 0.17 Miles
A1 Taxi Service 01706 300700 7 Stansfield Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN 0.19 Miles
A1 Tod Cars 01706 812266 Stansfield Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN 0.19 Miles
Tod Cars 01706 817727 7 Stansfield Rd, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN 0.19 Miles
J B Taxis 01706 814494 Todmorden Railway Station/Rise La, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7AA 0.21 Miles
Kings Private Hire 01706 814292 4 West Street, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5HY 0.40 Miles
Home And Away Taxis 01706 819899 Burnley Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7DH 1.28 Miles
Dencab 07796 126910 St Georges Square Taxi Rank, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7PE 3.22 Miles
Pete's Cab 01706 876666 Todmorden Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9UF 3.39 Miles
Hebden Cars 01422 845555 17-21 West End, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8UQ 3.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Todmorden Po Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Town Hall Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Longfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Rise Lane Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wellington Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roomfield D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Todmorden Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lower George Street Todmorden OL14 5RN
Todmorden Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Lower George Street Todmorden OL14 5RN
Todmorden Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lower George Street Todmorden OL14 5RN
Calder Community Practice 01706 811106	Calder Com Prac 2Nd Floor Todmorden Health Centre Lower George Street West Yorkshire OL14 5RN
Todmorden Group Practice 01706 811100	Todmorden Health Centre Lower George Street Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 5RN

Local Stores

Hebden Bridge
41 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
01422 842452
Store Website
3.71 miles

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SPAR Bacup
Holmes Service Station
Burnley Road
Bacup
OL13 8AE
03303559233
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Mount Vets Ltd
41 Burnley Road Todmorden OL14 7BU 01706 814110/812568 westmountvetstod@btconnect.com Website 0.13 miles

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Hird &Amp; Partners
Unit 2D Walsden Industrial Estate Rochdale Road Todmorden Lancashire OL14 6UD 01706 810271 hird@btconnect.com Website 1.79 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
26 King Street Bacup Lancashire OL13 0AH 01706 878877 bacup@myvets.co.uk Website 4.42 miles
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Wendy Lane Vets
48 Calderbrook Road Littleborough Lancashire OL15 9HL 01706 378105 enquiries@wendylanevets.co.uk Website 4.51 miles

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West Mount Vets Ltd
1A White Lee Mytholmroyd Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 5AD 01422 889970 office@westmountvets.co.uk Website 4.95 miles

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Slr Cardiology Referrals
Plumpton Farm Pecket Well Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 8QU 07850 740356 slrcardref@btconnect.com Website 5.09 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Mill Walk Hardcastle Crags
A Two-Mile Walking Route Through The Valleys Of Hardcastle Crags, West Of Halifax. With Stunning Riverside Views And A Beautiful Woodland. HX7 7AW 3.99 miles A646 Westbound From Halifax Then A6033, 1.5 Miles North-East Of Hebden Bridge.

Railway Walk Hardcastle Crags
One Of The Longer Trails At Hardcastle Crags, The Railway Trail Is 3-Miles In Length And Offers Some Stunning Riverside Views. HX7 7AZ 4.10 miles A646 Westbound From Halifax Then A6033, 1.5 Miles North-East Of Hebden Bridge.

Blackstone Edge
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk To Blackstone Edge. Blackstone Edge Is A Gritstone Escarpment 472 Metres Above Sea Level, In The Pennine Hills, Situated On The Boundary Between Greater Manchester And West Yorkshire. OL15 0LG 4.37 miles Leave The M62 At Junction 21 And Follow Signs To Milnrow. Pass On By Hollingworth Lake And Out Of The Village Of Littleborough On The A58. The Car Park For The Walk Will Be On Your Left, Near Blackstone Edge Reservoir.

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Hardcastle Crags
Hardcastle Crags Is Based In Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. It Is A National Trust Woodland Which Is Very Well Maintained. The Walk Is Easy But Can Be A Little Precarious Negotiating The Stones Which Have Been Set Out For Steps. It Is A Circulator Walk Which Is Fabulous For Dogs And Incorporates A Wonderful Cafe At Gibson Mill (Dog Friendly On Quieter Days With Seating Outside If Busy). There Is A Beautiful Shallow River Running Through The Woodland Which Is A Haven For Dogs. Highly Recommend This Walk! The Lodge Lancashire 4.38 miles

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Watergrove Reservoir
Lovely 2 Mile Walk, Can Get Muddy In Parts When Wet. Deers Are Often Seen And There Is A Bird Hide For Spotting Rare Birds Rochdale Lancashire 4.39 miles

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Hardcastle Crags
You Will Not Be Disappointed With This Walk!! There Is No Live Stock For Your Dogs To Chase. Beautiful Forest, Amazing River And Greenery. Perfect! Loads Of Places For Your Dog To Explore To Keep Them Happy Its Just Really Dog Friendly. A Title Gem. Just Be Aware ( If Traveling From Lancashire ) Your Sat Nav Will Take You To A Short Cut Down A Bumpy Path But It's A Dead End. So Stay On The Road Until You See Sign For Hard Castle Crags In Hebdon Bridge Check Out The Village Too If You Have Time. There's A Dog Café That Sells Dog Treats In Hebden Bridge 2-1 Midgehole Rd Lancashire 4.39 miles Hx7 7Aa

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Weather Forecast

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