Gargrave

Gargrave is a large village and civil parish in the former Craven District located along the A65, 4 miles (6 km) north-west of Skipton in North Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the very edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal pass through the village. It had a population of 1,764 in 2001 reducing slightly to 1,755 at the 2011 census.

For the surname, see Gargrave (surname).

Gargrave
A view of the village of Gargrave
Gargrave
Location within North Yorkshire
Population1,755 (Including Bank Newton, 2011 census)
OS grid referenceSD931541
Civil parish
  • Gargrave
Unitary authority
  • North Yorkshire
Ceremonial county
  • North Yorkshire
Region
  • Yorkshire and the Humber
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSKIPTON
Postcode districtBD23
Dialling code01756
PoliceNorth Yorkshire
FireNorth Yorkshire
AmbulanceYorkshire
UK Parliament
  • Skipton and Ripon
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