| Coordinates: | 54.31, -2.05 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 96 90 |
| Dialling code: | 01969 (Leyburn) |
Askrigg sits in the heart of Wensleydale in North Yorkshire, within the rolling limestone landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. The compact village is notable for its stone-built houses, a village green and the parish church of St Oswald's, all framed by drystone walls and pastureland.
Historically centred on farming, especially sheep and dairy, the local economy now mixes agriculture with tourism - walkers, National Park visitors and fans of the original TV series who recognise the village as the fictional Darrowby all help keep shops, pubs and tearooms busy; there are also conservation-minded local events and a strong sense of community rooted in rural traditions.
Postcode districts covering Askrigg
Most populated places nearby
- Northallerton 24.9 miles
- Ripon 24.2 miles
- Skipton 24.7 miles
- Catterick Garrison 14.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thornton Rust Parish 1.1 miles
- Upper Dales Ward 2 miles
- Aysgarth Parish 2.5 miles
- Low Abbotside Parish 2.6 miles
- Bainbridge Parish 2.9 miles
- Thoralby Parish 3 miles
- Carperby-cum-Thoresby Parish 3.1 miles
- Newbiggin Parish 3.4 miles
- Burton-cum-Walden Parish 4.2 miles
- Castle Bolton with East and West Bolton Parish 4.2 miles
- Bishopdale Parish 4.5 miles
- Grinton Parish 4.8 miles
Example postcodes in Askrigg
DL8 3JB, DL8 3LA, DL8 3JE, DL8 3HD, DL8 3HQ, DL8 3HS, DL8 3EZ, DL8 3HL, DL8 3HJ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 28.5 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 34.5 miles
- Garsdale Station 11.2 miles
- Dent Station 12.8 miles
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Local points of interest
- Fors Abbey Historic site 2.1 miles
- Pennine Chain Mountains 11 miles
- Dent Head Hill 12.5 miles
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 12.9 miles
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 16.3 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 17 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 18 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 19.2 miles
- Bewerley Hall Estate 19.4 miles
- Twistleton Manor Estate 19.6 miles
- Thornton Hall Estate 20 miles