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Gargrave

Parish in North Yorkshire, England

Coordinates:53.98, -2.103
OS grid ref:SD 93 53
Population:1,755
Dialling code: 01756 (Skipton)
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Gargrave is a compact village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, sitting on the banks of the River Aire at the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales. It lies on the A65 between Skipton and Settle and has its own railway station on the Leeds–Morecambe route, which has long made it a handy gateway for visitors heading into the Dales and the nearby Pennine hills.

The settlement retains a traditional feel with stone-built houses, a couple of long‑standing inns and a strong farming hinterland, while tourism, commuting and outdoor recreation now supplement agriculture in the local economy. It’s popular with walkers, cyclists and anglers, and the village maintains an active community life with small shops and occasional local events that reflect its rural, historic character.

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Transport links

  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 19.6 miles31.6 km
  • Manchester Airport 43.8 miles70.5 km
  • Gargrave Railway Station 0.1 miles0.2 km
  • Skipton Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km

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Schools in Gargrave

  • Gargrave C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Barden Tower Archaeological site 7.3 miles11.8 km
  • Bolton Abbey Historic site 8.6 miles13.8 km
  • Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 11.9 miles19.1 km
  • Pennine Chain Mountains 13.2 miles21.2 km
  • Turf Moor Stadium 14.2 miles22.8 km
  • Bewerley Hall Estate 15.4 miles24.8 km
  • Browsholme Hall Estate 16.4 miles26.4 km
  • Forest of Bowland Forest 17.5 miles28.2 km
  • Esholt Priory Historic site 18.1 miles29.1 km
  • Crown Ground Stadium 18.4 miles29.6 km
  • Valley Parade Stadium 18.5 miles29.8 km
  • The University of Bradford University 18.9 miles30.4 km