| Coordinates: | 54.431, -2.009 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 99 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01833 (Barnard Castle) |
Arkengarthdale is a remote, steep-sided valley in North Yorkshire, England, lying within the uplands of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The dale is shaped by moorland and heather-covered fells and drained by a ribbon of streams that feed into the River Swale, giving it a wild, sparsely settled character that appeals to walkers and nature-watchers.
Its landscape bears the marks of centuries of lead mining, with old workings and spoil heaps mingling with traditional sheep farming; today tourism, hill farming and a small, close-knit community sustain the local economy. There’s a strong sense of local identity and heritage - from remnants of mining history to agricultural shows and seasonal life on the fells - making the dale both historically interesting and quietly picturesque.
Postcode districts covering Arkengarthdale
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Bishop Auckland 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Newton Aycliffe 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Spennymoor 25 miles40.2 km
- Northallerton 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Catterick Garrison 12.6 miles20.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Melbecks Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Hope Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Grinton Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- New Forest Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Scargill Parish 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Marrick Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Gilmonby Parish 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Bowes Parish 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Muker Parish 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Upper Dales Ward 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Barningham Parish 6.5 miles10.5 km
Example postcodes in Arkengarthdale
DL11 6RR, DL11 6ES, DL11 6EH, DL11 6RT, DL11 6RF, DL11 6ER, DL11 6EY, DL11 6EU, DL11 6RU … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 41.5 miles66.8 km
- Kirkby Stephen Station 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Garsdale Station 14.9 miles23.9 km
Hotels near Arkengarthdale Ad
- The Buck 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The Burgoyne 5 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Middle House 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.8 km
- Runa Farm 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Commercial Hotel 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Morritt Country House Hotel & the Garage Spa 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Coach and Horses 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 2 9.3 miles14.9 km
Local points of interest
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 8 miles12.8 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 9 miles14.5 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 11 miles17.7 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Lune Forest Forest 14.3 miles23 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Dent Head Hill 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Pennine Chain Mountains 19.3 miles31.1 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 19.8 miles31.8 km