Mickleton
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.608, -2.05 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 96 23 |
| Population: | 413 |
| Dialling code: | 01833 (Barnard Castle) |
Mickleton is a small village in western County Durham, England, nestling in Teesdale at the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Set near the valley of the River Tees and surrounded by rolling moorland, it sits within easy reach of attractions such as High Force and the market town of Barnard Castle, so it’s a handy base for walkers and visitors exploring the dales and fells.
Historically a farming settlement with links to past lead-mining activity and old coaching routes through the Pennines, Mickleton still shows its heritage in stone cottages and a rural layout. The local economy remains focused on agriculture and small-scale tourism, with a close-knit community atmosphere and residents who often commute to nearby towns, giving the village a quiet, rural charm and strong sense of place in County Durham.
Postcode districts covering Mickleton
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 20.5 miles
- Durham 22.7 miles
- Consett 18.9 miles
- Bishop Auckland 15 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 18.8 miles
- Stanley 22.8 miles
- Spennymoor 19.2 miles
- Catterick Garrison 21.3 miles
- Hexham 25 miles
- Annfield Plain 21.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Romaldkirk Parish 1.4 miles
- Eggleston Parish 1.4 miles
- Middleton-in-Teesdale Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Barnard Castle West Ward 1.7 miles
- Hunderthwaite Parish 2.2 miles
- Holwick Parish 3.4 miles
- Lunedale Parish 3.6 miles
- Cotherstone Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Newbiggin Parish 4.5 miles
- Lartington Parish 5.1 miles
- Marwood Parish 5.3 miles
- Woodland Parish 5.7 miles
Example postcodes in Mickleton
DL12 0LD, DL12 0LQ, DL12 0LJ, DL12 0JN, DL12 0LL, DL12 0LN, DL12 0LE, DL12 0JZ, DL12 0LF … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 25.8 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 32.9 miles
- Frosterley Rail Station 8.9 miles
- Stanhope Rail Station 9.5 miles
Hotels near Mickleton Ad
- Forresters Bar & Restaurant with Rooms 3 1.8 miles
- The Redwell Inn 6.5 miles
- High Force Hotel 6.1 miles
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- The Old Well Inn 6.8 miles
- Host & Stay | Baliol Street 6.7 miles
- Commercial hotel 2 6.7 miles
- Host & Stay | Castle View 6.7 miles
- Host & Stay | 82G Galgate 6.7 miles
- Runa Farm 7.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 7.7 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 7.9 miles
- Lune Forest Forest 8.2 miles
- Old Park Country house 9.3 miles
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 9.9 miles
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.7 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 15.9 miles
- Windlestone Country house 18.4 miles