Leyburn is a
market town and
civil parish in the district 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 derived from 'Ley' or 'Le' (clearing), and 'burn' (stream), meaning clearing by the stream. The town boasts two markets, several pubs, two banks with cash machines, and many small speciality stores. Market day is Friday. It is served by local buses that connect to
Richmond,
Hawes,
Bedale and
Northallerton. The local
Rotary Club sponsors the annual Wensleydale Wander in March or April, organised walks of and .