Leyburn is a market community and also civil parish in the district of Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, England, resting above the north financial institution of the River Ure in Wensleydale. Historically in the North Riding of Yorkshire, the name was derived from 'Ley' or 'Le' (cleaning), and also 'melt' (stream), meaning cleaning by the stream. The community flaunts 2 markets, numerous clubs, one financial institution with atm and also the Co-op grocery store with a cash machine inside, and numerous small speciality shops. Market day is Friday. It is served by regional buses that connect to Richmond, Hawes, Bedale and Northallerton. Leyburn has been featured in the Tour de France and also the 2012 Olympics torch relay. The bikers in Phase 3 of the Tour de Yorkshire in May 2018 travelled through Leyburn. An electoral ward in the same name exists. This ward includes Harmby with an overall population of 2,554.