Leyburn is a market town as well as civil parish in the area of Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, England, sitting above the northern bank of the River Ure in Wensleydale. Historically in the North Riding of Yorkshire, the name was originated from 'Ley' or 'Le' (clearing up), and 'melt' (stream), indicating clearing up by the stream. The town flaunts two markets, a number of bars, one bank with atm as well as the Co-op supermarket with an atm within, as well as lots of tiny speciality shops. Market day is Friday. It is offered by regional buses that attach to Richmond, Hawes, Bedale and also Northallerton. Leyburn has been included in the Tour de France and also the 2012 Olympics torch relay. The bicyclists in Phase 3 of the Tour de Yorkshire in May 2018 took a trip via Leyburn. An electoral ward in the exact same name exists. This ward includes Harmby with an overall population of 2,554.