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 miles25 km
- Bradford 23.8 miles38.3 km
- York 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Rotherham 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Doncaster 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Wakefield 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Harrogate 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Scunthorpe 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Barnsley 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Castleford 6.2 miles10 km
- Morley 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Dewsbury 18 miles28.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Birkin Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Kellington Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- West Haddlesey Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Cridling Stubbs Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hillam Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Byram cum Sutton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Eggborough Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Monk Fryston & South Milford Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Knottingley Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Byram Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Burton Salmon Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Gateforth Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Beal
DN14 0SW, DN14 0SX, DN14 0TX, DN14 0UX, DN14 0SJ, DN14 0TY, DN14 0SG, DN14 0SF, DN14 0SH … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Whitley Bridge Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Knottingley Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Beal Ad
- Wentbridge House Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Owl, Hambleton by Marston's Inns 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Kings Croft Hotel 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Owston Hall Hotel 3 9 miles14.4 km
- Bay Horse Hotel 6.7 miles10.9 km
- The Downe Arms 7.1 miles11.3 km
- Ibis Wakefield East-Castleford 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Best Western Plus Milford Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Wishingwell 3 6 miles9.7 km
Local points of interest
- Fairnurn Ings Nature reserve 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Pontefract Racecourse Recreation 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Nun Appleton Hall Estate 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Nostell Priory Country house 9.3 miles15 km
- Hampole Priory Historic site 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Stanley Library Library 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Saw Wood Forest 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Outwood Library Library 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Cusworth Hall Museum Museum 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Pugneys Country Park Nature reserve 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles23.4 km