Barden
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.345, -1.79 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 13 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01969 (Leyburn) |
Barden sits in the heart of North Yorkshire, tucked into the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales near Bolton Abbey. The parish is largely upland and agricultural, with the valley of the River Wharfe below and open expanse of Barden Moor above, where the pair of Barden Reservoirs sit on the moorland skyline and provide a striking contrast to the drystone walls and hay meadows.
The area has a long human story - the ruin of Barden Tower speaks to its medieval past and links with the local landed families - but today the local economy is mainly estate farming, grouse and moorland management and rural tourism. Its relative remoteness and scenic routes make it popular with walkers and photographers, while the small, dispersed community retains a quiet, estate-influenced social character.
Postcode districts covering Barden
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Bishop Auckland 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Newton Aycliffe 20.5 miles33 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Yarm 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Northallerton 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Ripon 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Catterick Garrison 3.5 miles5.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Walburn Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bellerby Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- West Hauxwell Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Garriston Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- East Hauxwell Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Stainton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Constable Burton Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Leyburn Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Harmby Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Downholme Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Scotton Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Scotton & Lower Wensleydale Ward 3.3 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Barden
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 33.5 miles53.9 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Darlington Railway Station 15.6 miles25.2 km
Hotels near Barden Ad
- The Fleece Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Wensleydale Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 2.8 miles4.6 km
- The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Buck 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Burgoyne 5 6.9 miles11 km
- Black Lion Hotel Richmond 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Reubens 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Holiday Inn Darlington-A1 Scotch Corner 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
Local points of interest
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 10 miles16.2 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 17 miles27.4 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 19.3 miles31.1 km