Welcome to Lothersdale
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Lothersdale is a small village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England, near Skipton and within the triangle formed by Skipton, Cross Hills and Colne. It is a small community of about 200 houses but local amenities include a park, church, chapel, pub, village hall, clubhouse and (Ofsted 'Outstanding') primary school. The Pennine Way runs through it. The Parish Council has five elected members and meets on the second Thursday of each month (except for August) at 7.30 p.m. It decides on the amount of local taxes (the precept), planning applications, and numerous other issues pertaining to local life.No house in the village is connected to mains gas or water and it has very limited mobile and broadband connection. This has had the effect of limiting the amount of development that has taken place and gives the village an unspoilt atmosphere. It has also caused conflict for more than 25 years over the ownership rights of water from various springs. The village boasts a recreation ground which includes woodland walks, the village beck, bird-hide, picnic areas, a football pitch, a multi-use games area and a new children's playground. The village pub is the Hare and Hounds. It serves hot food and real ales. The village hall is a popular venue for parties, concerts, dances, whist drives and other social events. In recent years the village has held an annual 'Party in the Park' in the recreation ground. On the site of a former lime and baryte quarry is Raygill Lakes, which was the first site studied by the Yorkshire Geological Society in 1875. Mammalian and marine fossils were discovered here. The village has good rail connections (two miles away in Cononley) to Leeds, Bradford and London, about three hours by rail from Skipton. Access to Manchester is via the M65 motorway at Colne.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
n/a |
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Population |
509 (2021) |
Density |
n/a |
Mean age |
41.1 |
Ward |
Aire Valley with Lothersdale |
District |
Craven |
Postcodes |
BD20 |
ONS ID |
E04007107 |
Council
Contact details for Lothersdale Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Lothersdale Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Lothersdale Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Lothersdale Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Lothersdale Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Lothersdale Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Craven Herald
Over 100 tractors to take part in 25 mile Christmas run
Published: 7th Dec 2023
Hosted and licensed by Craven Herald
UPDATED: Festively decorated tractors raise thousands for charity
Published: 19th Dec 2023
Hosted and licensed by Telegraph and Argus
Drink driver was found lying in the road in Lothersdale | Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Published: 28th Jul 2023