Discover Drax, North Yorkshire
Drax is a village in North Yorkshire located within the YO8 postcode area. Governed by North Yorkshire Council (formerly Selby), it has a population of approximately 500 residents. Known for the nearby Drax Power Station, the village is significant for its role in the UK's energy sector, contributing to national electricity supply.
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Laurels Park Campsite
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Pawsome Pad
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The Pig Inn & The Peppered Pig
Located in the charming village of East Cowick, The Pig Inn & The Peppered Pig offers a delightful parking experience for visitors exploring this picturesque area. While enjoying the exquisite dining and event facilities, guests can conveniently park their vehicles in a standard pay-and-display car park nearby. This ensures easy access to the hotel's amenities and the beautiful surroundings of East Cowick.
Oddfellows Hotel Bar & Restaurant
Things to Do in Drax, North Yorkshire
Drax Power Station
Drax Skylark Centre
The Drax Skylark Centre in North Yorkshire offers a serene escape into nature with its free parking facility. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks through the reserve, spotting a variety of wildlife such as deer, foxes, and kingfishers. Although some signage may need updating, the centre remains a delightful spot for nature enthusiasts.
Laurels Park Campsite
Laurels Park Campsite in Drax, North Yorkshire offers a serene camping experience with large grass and hard standing pitches. Ideal for campervans, the site is dog-friendly and features essential amenities like toilets and a shower. Enjoy picturesque views over the fields in a peaceful setting.
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The Huntsman
The Huntsman, located in the charming village of Drax, North Yorkshire, offers convenient parking for visitors exploring this delightful pub and restaurant. While enjoying a hearty meal or a refreshing drink, guests can easily park their vehicles in the nearby pay-and-display area, ensuring a hassle-free visit to this pet-friendly establishment.
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Jemmy Hirst at the Rose & Crown
Located in the picturesque village of Rawcliffe Bridge, the Jemmy Hirst at the Rose & Crown offers a charming and traditional pub experience. While enjoying a selection of real ales and local events, visitors can conveniently use the nearby pay-and-display parking facilities. This makes it an ideal spot for tourists exploring the Goole area.
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Geographic Facts
- Population
- 515
- Postcode
- YO8
- Administrative area
- North Yorkshire Council (formerly Selby)
- Dialing code
- 01757
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Walk: East Cowick Circular
This easy walk starting from East Cowick Village Hall near Snaith in East Yorkshire has 17 numbered sign posts to guide you round the circuit with splendid views, riverside walking, a wooded area and a pleasant mix of walking surfaces. The Route what3words for start point: ///scooped.groom.certainly Start / Finish Point: East Cowick Village Hall, East Cowick Snaith Road, Goole, DN14 9EP Distance: 4 Miles GPX Route Map eastcowickfully-waymarkedcircularwalkDownload Walk Description There is no need for directions here, simply follow the sign posts. You can go clockwise or anti clockwise and wherever you start, you will come back to the same point. We recommend you start at East Cowick Village Hall, at Sign Post Number 1, then head on the roadside to Post Number 2. At Post Number 14, there is an opportunity to take a short diversion to visit Snaith Ponds, a haven for wildlife.
Walk: Barmby on the Marsh
A lovely trek alongside the Ouse and the Derwent rivers, with a little bit of countryside and villages to explore along the way. Drax and the River Ouse The Route what3words for start point: ///late.waltzes.calculating Start Point: Barmby Tidal Barrage Car Park, High Street, Barmby on the Marsh, DN14 7HX Finish Point: DN14 7HX Distance: 8 Miles GPX Route Map walkshirebarmbyonthemarshDownload Walk Description With the car park behind you, turn right and go through the bollards and turn left after the fence on the left to double back on yourself, so the car park is on your left side. Follow the Trans Pennine Trail for a long while alongside the River Ouse. When you get near the wind farm on the opposite bank, look out for a public footpath on the left. Follow this path all the way until it turns into Landing Lane. Turn left down Back Lane, then right down South Lane, and then left down Main Street. Carry on down Main Street and turn right down the bridleway of Marsh Lane, just before the National Speed Limit signs on Main Street. The track turns to the left, then, after the first field on the right, turn right and continue to the far end of the field. Then turn left, follow the drain Old Derwent, on the right. Go through the gap in the hedgerow and follow the line of the boundary on the right as it snakes to the right and then slightly to the left. Cross over the lane and find the stile, which is slightly to your left ahead, then turn left and follow the River Derwent all the way back to the swing bridge, where you turn left and then left again to get back to the car park where you parked.
Walk: Carlton West and the River Aire
This is a pleasant easy circular walk with stunning views of the river. There are also great views of Snaith, Carlton Towers Lake and the remains of an ancient bridge. The Route what3words for start point: ///pairings.appoints.public Start / Finish Point: Snaith Station, DN14 9HY Distance: 3.4 Miles GPX Route Map carltonwestandtheriveraireDownload Walk Description Leave the Station Car Park through the pedestrian Gate and turn right. Follow the pavement on to the bridge. Stop on the bridge to watch the river and to observe the remains of the toll bridge built in 1777. Its constriction enabled a turnpike road to be created between Bawtry and Selby. Carry on walking, past the lake. During the first half of the 20th century(until 1961) the frozen lake was the venue for the Yorkshire ice skating championships. Notice the ice skates depicted on the CARLTON sign as you carry on walking to the mouth of Carlton Towers main entrance Cross the road. EXTREME CAUTION. BUSY ROAD. Walk along Low Street until you reach Hirst Road. There is a footpath on the bank on the left hand side. Walk on the footpath until you are opposite Hanger Lane. Cross the road WITH CARE and walk up Hanger Lane. Continue up Hanger Lane until you reach a track on the left. Turn left on the track and keep on it until you reach Hirst Road. Turn left and walk along the right hand side of Hirst Road. No pavement TAKE CARE. You are now on a section of The Trans- Pennine Trail. After the bungalow, turn right towards the farm.13.Go through the pedestrian gate on the left on to the flood bank. Walk along the flood bank with great views of the bridge and Snaith Church. At the end of the flood bank, go through the pedestrian gate and up the hill on to the pavement. Turn right and walk across the bridge, observing the tidal river in the opposite direction. When it is safe to do so, cross the road on to the opposite pavement and return to Snaith Station.
Walk: A riverside stroll at Carlton
A very pleasant stroll through the countryside on this circular walk with a section devoted to The River Aire as it meanders between Carlton and Snaith. The Route what3words for start point: ///sharpened.bounding.observe Start / Finish Point: Carlton Village Hall, Church Ln, Carlton, Goole DN14 9PB Distance: 4.3 Miles GPX Route Map riverviewDownload Walk Description On this walk, that starts from Carlton Village Hall, you will see the river, Carlton Bridge, excellent views across the river to Snaith from the flood bank as well as pleasant countryside tracks. Turn left down Low Street and walk to the cross-roads. Cross the road and turn right on the footpath that runs along the bank on the left-hand side of Hirst Road. Follow the footpath as it forks to the left. Go through the gate on the left and follow the lane. At the end of the lane, the path goes to the right and then the left and reaches a gate. Go through the gate, climb on to the flood bank, turn left and walk towards the bridge. At the end of the flood bank, there is a gate. DO NOT GO THROUGH THE GATE. Turn right and go over the stile and then turn right on the riverbank footpath. Continue on the riverbank footpath until you reach a stile. Go over the stile and then turn right up a track. At the top of the track, turn right on another track. Look out for a footpath on the left and then join that footpath that leads to a gate. Go through the gate and turn left on the flood bank. Walk along the flood bank to the end and through another gate. Turn right to Hirst road and then turn left. Keep to the right-hand side. There is no pavement. TAKE CARE on this stretch. Look for a track on the right, after the last house, and turn up the track. At the end of the track, turn right into Hanger Lane. At the end of Hanger Lane, WITH CARE, cross the road to re- join the bank top footpath you walked along earlier, but this time turn left. At the end of the footpath, turn left, cross the road and follow Low Street back to the Village Hall.