Embsay

Embsay
Embsay
Population	1,758
OS grid reference	SE011533
Civil parish	Embsay with Eastby;
District	Craven;
Shire county	North Yorkshire;
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber;
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	SKIPTON
Postcode district	BD23
Dialling code	01756
Police	North Yorkshire
Fire	North Yorkshire
Ambulance	Yorkshire
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Embsay is a village in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England and is situated about 2 miles north-east of Skipton. The village is grouped with the neighbouring village of Eastby in the civil parish of Embsay with Eastby, which has a population of 1,758.^[1]

Geography

The rock formation to the north of the village is called Embsay Crag, at the foot of which is Embsay Reservoir. The crag marks the start of Barden Moor, a large expanse of open moorland which is popular with walkers due to it being open access land. There are two reservoirs within the moor; Upper Barden Reservoir and Lower Barden Reservoir.

Transport

The village has a railway station which was built in 1888,^[2] and is the current terminus on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, whose most famous visitor is Thomas the Tank Engine. The 214 bus provides an hourly daytime service to and from Skipton.^[3]

Education

The village has a Church of England voluntary controlled primary school.^[4]

Village hall

The Embsay Village Hall plays an important role in village life. Hosting a variety of events, from film nights to pantomimes, bowls to jumble sales, it improves the social network of the community.

Sports

The village has a cricket team which competes in the Craven League as one of the most successful teams in the league, their second team being, in 2006, the first second team in the league's history to play in the first division. The village also has a moderately successful football team. Both football and cricket teams play games at Shires Lane on the north side of the village, and after a game they take refreshment at the Cavendish Arms pub and restaurant.

Embsay also has a recreational ground found at the north end of the village fondly known as 'the rec' and as its name suggests is exactly that.

Community Facilities

Embsay has two pubs, the Elm Tree Inn at the north end of the village, and the Cavendish Arms at the southern end of the village near the station. The Elm Tree Inn and surrounding Elm Tree Square take their names from the elm tree that stood in the centre of this junction for many years. It was replaced in the late 20th century due to Dutch elm disease, but in 2006 that replacement was also taken down. A replacement tree was planted in 2007. Embsay also has a small papershop situated on the main road (East Lane) as you progress up the village. After the old Post Office was shut after many years, there is a small counter in the paper shop which now serves as a post office. The only other shop in Embsay is a small hairdressing business in the new houses next to the car park.