Welcome to our website

Carolyn and Andy Rushforth welcome you to Post Office Stores, Horton in Ribblesdale, the local shop for the global village!

The village of Horton in Ribblesdale is situated on the B6479 midway between Settle in the south and Ribblehead to the north. It boasts two pubs - The Crown Hotel and Golden Lion Hotel, Pen-Y-Ghent Café, Blind Beck Tea-room and our shop plus numerous holiday cottages and B&B's. For those who prefer camping there is Holme Farm campsite just 200 yards from the shop.

If you're planning to arrive in Horton after the shop is shut, why not contact us and we can make provision for you.

The Pennine Way passes through the village (only 50 metres from our door) en route from Malham to Hawes.

Horton is also renowned as the start for the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk that takes in the summits of Pen y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough over a distance of 23 miles.

For rail enthusiasts, the village has a station on the Settle Carlisle Railway line with regular stopping services and the occasional steam train to add interest. Whether you are living, working, walking, fell running, caving or biking pay us a visit and our friendly staff will be happy to help you.