| Coordinates: | 54.03, -2.183 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 88 59 |
| Dialling code: | 01729 (Settle) |
The small rural parish centred on Airton sits in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It occupies the upper reaches of the River Aire and is surrounded by the limestone scenery and drystone walls typical of the Dales, with easy access to popular walking routes towards Malham and Grassington.
Historically farming country, the parish still reflects a strong agricultural identity - traditional stone cottages and barns remain common - while tourism from walkers and cyclists now supplements the local economy. The result is a quiet, close‑knit community with a seasonal influx of visitors and a landscape that retains much of the classic Dales character.
Postcode districts covering Airton
Most populated places nearby
- Bradford 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Burnley 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Blackburn 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Halifax 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Keighley 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Lancaster 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Yeadon 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Accrington 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Nelson 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Shipley 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Rawtenstall 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Guiseley 21.8 miles35.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Otterburn Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Scosthrop Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Kirkby Malham Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hanlith Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Calton Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Mid Craven Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Hellifield Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Coniston Cold Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Malham Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Long Preston Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Eshton Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Flasby with Winterburn Parish 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Airton
BD23 4AT, BD23 4AH, BD23 4AL, BD23 4BB, BD23 4FA, BD23 4AS, BD23 4AQ, BD23 4EJ, BD23 4AU … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 45 miles72.4 km
- Hellifield Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Long Preston Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels near Airton Ad
- The Craven Arms 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Harts Head 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Falcon Manor Hotel 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Stirk House Hotel 3 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Coach and Horses 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Fountaine Inn 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Devonshire Grassington 8.1 miles13 km
- The Black Horse Hotel Grassington 8.1 miles13 km
- Herriots 4 8 miles12.9 km
Local points of interest
- Pennine Chain Mountains 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Twistleton Manor Estate 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Thornton Hall Estate 15 miles24.2 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Turf Moor Stadium 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Dent Head Hill 16.7 miles27 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Crown Ground Stadium 19.8 miles31.9 km