Startforth
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.539, -1.935 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 04 15 |
| Dialling code: | 01833 (Barnard Castle) |
Startforth is a small rural parish in County Durham, set on the north bank of the River Tees just east of Barnard Castle in upper Teesdale. Its riverside setting, a historic stone bridge over the Tees and easy access to popular walking routes give it a strong outdoorsy, scenic character despite being only a short drive from the market town.
Historically the area was part of the North Riding of Yorkshire until local government changes in the 1970s; today the local economy remains largely agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby towns. The parish has a compact, community-focused feel with a village hall, local amenities and the pull of Barnard Castle (and attractions such as the Bowes Museum) bringing occasional tourism and events to the locality.
Postcode districts covering Startforth
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Durham 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Consett 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Bishop Auckland 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Newton Aycliffe 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Stanley 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Yarm 23.6 miles38.1 km
- Spennymoor 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Northallerton 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Catterick Garrison 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Annfield Plain 23.8 miles38.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Startforth Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Barnard Castle Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Egglestone Abbey Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Boldron Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Westwick Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Lartington Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Rokeby Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Marwood Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Brignall Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Scargill Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Cotherstone Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Streatlam and Stainton Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Startforth
DL12 9AE, DL12 9AG, DL12 9AA, DL12 9BX, DL12 9TL, DL12 9RB, DL12 9AR, DL12 9AF, DL12 9DU … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Newcastle International Airport 35.8 miles57.6 km
- Frosterley Rail Station 13 miles21 km
- Wolsingham Rail Station 13.1 miles21.1 km
Hotels near Startforth Ad
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Runa Farm 2.5 miles4 km
- Commercial Hotel 0.6 miles0.9 km
- The Morritt Country House Hotel & the Garage Spa 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Coach and Horses 0.6 miles1 km
Local points of interest
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Lune Forest Forest 13 miles20.9 km
- Old Park Country house 15.5 miles25 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 15.5 miles25 km
- Windlestone Country house 15.7 miles25.3 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 17 miles27.4 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 19.9 miles32.1 km