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High and Low Bishopside

Parish in North Yorkshire, England

Coordinates:54.089, -1.729
OS grid ref:SE 17 65
Dialling code: 01765 (Ripon)
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High and Low Bishopside is a civil parish in the borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, set in the attractive valley of the River Nidd within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The parish centres on the clusters of villages such as Summerbridge and Dacre Banks, with the landscape a mix of river meadows, drystone walls, sandstone buildings and surrounding moorland that draws walkers and cyclists.

Historically the name reflects longstanding ecclesiastical links and the area grew around small‑scale mills, farms and quarries; today the economy balances agriculture, local services and tourism, with many residents commuting to nearby towns. Community life is lively for a rural parish, with village halls, pubs, clubs and seasonal events helping to sustain a strong local identity amid classic Yorkshire scenery.

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Transport links

  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 15.7 miles25.2 km
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 31.4 miles50.6 km
  • Harrogate Railway Station 10.2 miles16.4 km
  • Bolton Abbey Railway Station 10.7 miles17.2 km

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Schools in High and Low Bishopside

  • Glasshouses Community Primary School Primary
  • St Cuthbert's C of E Primary School, Pateley Bridge Primary

Local points of interest

  • Bewerley Hall Estate 1.6 miles2.6 km
  • Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 6.1 miles9.9 km
  • Ripon Racecourse Recreation 9.6 miles15.5 km
  • Barden Tower Archaeological site 9.7 miles15.6 km
  • Bolton Abbey Historic site 10 miles16 km
  • Newby Hall Estate 10.6 miles17.1 km
  • Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 12.3 miles19.8 km
  • Esholt Priory Historic site 16.3 miles26.3 km
  • Spring Wood Forest 17.6 miles28.4 km
  • Daffy Wood Forest 17.7 miles28.5 km
  • Clayton Wood Forest 17.8 miles28.6 km
  • Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 18 miles28.9 km