Beal
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.722, -1.194 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 53 25 |
| Dialling code: | 01977 (Pontefract) |
Beal is a small hamlet in North Yorkshire, England, set in a predominantly agricultural landscape on the edge of the North York Moors. It consists mainly of traditional stone cottages and farmsteads, with quiet lanes and open fields that appeal to walkers and birdwatchers rather than heavy industry or large-scale commerce.
Historically the community grew up around farming and local trades, and the economy still leans on agriculture with a modest contribution from countryside tourism. Social life tends to be local and close‑knit, often centred on the parish church or village hall and occasional community events, reflecting the character of many small Yorkshire settlements.
Postcode districts covering Beal
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 15.5 miles
- Bradford 23.8 miles
- York 16.9 miles
- Rotherham 21.4 miles
- Doncaster 14.2 miles
- Wakefield 13.2 miles
- Harrogate 23.4 miles
- Scunthorpe 24.3 miles
- Barnsley 15.7 miles
- Castleford 6.2 miles
- Morley 16.7 miles
- Dewsbury 18 miles
Neighbouring places
- Birkin Parish 0.8 miles
- Kellington Built-up area 1.2 miles
- West Haddlesey Parish 2.1 miles
- Cridling Stubbs Parish 2.4 miles
- Hillam Parish 2.5 miles
- Byram cum Sutton Parish 2.5 miles
- Eggborough Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Monk Fryston & South Milford Ward 2.6 miles
- Knottingley Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Byram Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Burton Salmon Parish 2.9 miles
- Gateforth Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Beal
DN14 0SU, DN14 0SH, DN14 0SL, DN14 0TX, DN14 0TY, DN14 0SR, DN14 0SJ, DN14 0SP, DN14 0ST … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 18.3 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 21.5 miles
- Whitley Bridge Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Knottingley Railway Station 2.9 miles
Hotels near Beal Ad
- Owl, Hambleton by Marston's Inns 4 3.5 miles
- Parkside Guest House 3 6.3 miles
- Premier Inn Pontefract North 3 3.5 miles
- Wentbridge House Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- The George Inn 4 6.7 miles
- The Darrington 3 4.5 miles
- The Downe Arms 3 7.1 miles
- Kings Croft Hotel 6.1 miles
- Premier Inn Castleford Xscape 3 6.1 miles
- Best Western Plus Milford Hotel 3 6.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Fairnurn Ings Nature reserve 4.9 miles
- Pontefract Racecourse Recreation 5.9 miles
- Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 9.1 miles
- Nun Appleton Hall Estate 9.1 miles
- Nostell Priory Country house 9.3 miles
- Hampole Priory Historic site 9.4 miles
- Stanley Library Library 11.6 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 12.6 miles
- Outwood Library Library 12.8 miles
- Cusworth Hall Museum Museum 13.4 miles
- Pugneys Country Park Nature reserve 13.5 miles
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles