Embsay
Embsay is a village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. It lies about 3 miles north of Skipton and near Bolton Abbey, on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The surrounding countryside is predominantly farmland and pasture, with a compact village core that preserves a rural character.
The arrival of the railway in the 19th century contributed to Embsay's growth. The village now hosts
Embsay Reservoir lies to the east of the village and is part of the local water infrastructure;
Governance is by a parish council within Craven district, with services provided by North Yorkshire County
The local economy is primarily rural, with agriculture and tourism as mainstays. The heritage railway, the reservoir,