Arrathorne
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.335, -1.689 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 20 93 |
Arrathorne is a very small, rural parish in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, sitting on the undulating farmland typical of the fringe of the Yorkshire Dales. The landscape is dominated by fields, drystone walls and scattered farmsteads rather than a dense village centre, so the area has a quietly pastoral feel and offers straightforward access to nearby market towns such as Richmond and Leyburn for shops and services.
Economically and socially the parish leans heavily on agriculture, with sheep and mixed farming shaping both the scenery and local rhythms; in recent years some properties have diversified into holiday accommodation or serve as homes for commuters. Historically it sits within the old North Riding traditions, so the community is small and close-knit, with local events and nearby rural festivals providing most opportunities for cultural life rather than any large institutions within the parish itself.
Postcode districts covering Arrathorne
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Darlington 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Harrogate 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Billingham 25 miles40.2 km
- Bishop Auckland 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Newton Aycliffe 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Yarm 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Spennymoor 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Northallerton 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Ripon 15.2 miles24.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Hunton Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Scotton & Lower Wensleydale Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Akebar Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Tunstall Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Patrick Brompton Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- East Hauxwell Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Appleton East and West Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Scotton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- West Hauxwell Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Finghall Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Hackforth Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Catterick Garrison Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Arrathorne
DL10 7RB, DL8 1NA, DL8 1LS, DL8 1ND
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 32.5 miles52.2 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 10 miles16.1 km
- Darlington Railway Station 14 miles22.6 km
Hotels near Arrathorne Ad
- The Fleece Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.3 km
- The Reubens 5.6 miles9 km
- The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Wensleydale Hotel 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Black Lion Hotel Richmond 3 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Swinton Park Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection 3 8 miles12.9 km
- Holiday Inn Darlington-A1 Scotch Corner 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
Local points of interest
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 16.2 miles26 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 17.7 miles28.5 km