Leyburn
Leyburn is a market community and civil church in the area of Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, England, sitting over the northern bank of the River Ure in Wensleydale. Historically in the North Riding of Yorkshire, the name was derived from 'Ley' or 'Le' (clearing up), and also 'burn' (stream), meaning clearing up by the stream. The town boasts 2 markets, numerous clubs, one financial institution with atm and the Co-op supermarket with a cash machine within, and numerous little speciality shops. Market day is Friday. It is served by regional buses that link to Richmond, Hawes, Bedale as well as Northallerton. Leyburn has been featured in the Tour de France and also the 2012 Olympics torch relay. The cyclists in Stage 3 of the Tour de Yorkshire in May 2018 took a trip through Leyburn. An electoral ward in the same name exists. This ward consists of Harmby with an overall population of 2,554.