Birstwith
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.032, -1.633 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 24 59 |
| Dialling code: | 01423 (Boroughbridge) |
Birstwith is a small village in North Yorkshire, tucked into the valley of Nidderdale on the banks of the River Nidd. It sits within the scenic Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a short drive from market towns such as Ripley and Harrogate, making it both peaceful and conveniently placed for shops and services.
Historically a farming and mill community, the village still shows its 19th‑century stone architecture and hosts a handful of family businesses alongside small‑scale industry; many residents commute to nearby towns. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists - routes like the Nidderdale Way pass nearby - and the village maintains a strong community feel with a village hall, pub and regular local events.
Postcode districts covering Birstwith
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Bradford 17.6 miles28.4 km
- York 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Wakefield 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Harrogate 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Halifax 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Castleford 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Morley 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Dewsbury 23.6 miles38 km
- Batley 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Keighley 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Yeadon 11.5 miles18.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Clint cum Hamlets Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Felliscliffe Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hampsthwaite Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Hartwith cum Winsley Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Darley Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ripley Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Killinghall Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Darley and Menwith Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bishop Thornton, Shaw Mills and Warsill Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Summerbridge Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Haverah Park Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Birstwith
HG3 2NQ, HG3 3AL, HG3 3AQ, HG3 3AF, HG3 3AJ, HG3 2NN, HG3 2NG, HG3 2WA, HG3 3AG … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 34 miles54.7 km
- Harrogate Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Hornbeam Park Railway Station 5.6 miles9 km
Hotels near Birstwith Ad
- The Inn South Stainley 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Crowne Plaza Harrogate 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Lodge 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Studley Hotel 4 4.3 miles7 km
- West Park Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Pine Marten by Innkeeper's Collection 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Masons Arms 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Harrogate 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Blue Bell at Arkendale 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
- White Hart Hotel & Apartments 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
Schools in Birstwith
- Belmont Grosvenor School Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Newby Hall Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Spring Wood Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Saw Wood Forest 15.5 miles24.9 km