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 miles
- Bradford 17.6 miles
- York 22.8 miles
- Wakefield 24.8 miles
- Harrogate 4.6 miles
- Halifax 23.1 miles
- Castleford 24.4 miles
- Morley 19.5 miles
- Dewsbury 23.6 miles
- Batley 21.3 miles
- Keighley 15.8 miles
- Yeadon 11.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Clint cum Hamlets Parish 1.5 miles
- Felliscliffe Parish 1.6 miles
- Hampsthwaite Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Hartwith cum Winsley Parish 2 miles
- Darley Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate Ward 2.6 miles
- Ripley Parish 2.6 miles
- Killinghall Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Darley and Menwith Parish 2.8 miles
- Bishop Thornton, Shaw Mills and Warsill Parish 2.8 miles
- Summerbridge Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Haverah Park Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Birstwith
HG3 3AH, HG3 3AJ, HG3 3AW, HG3 3AN, HG3 3LN, HG3 3DY, HG3 3AF, HG3 2NG, HG3 2JF … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 11.5 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 34 miles
- Harrogate Railway Station 4.7 miles
- Hornbeam Park Railway Station 5.6 miles
Hotels near Birstwith Ad
- The Inn South Stainley 4 4.5 miles
- Crowne Plaza Harrogate 4 4.4 miles
- The Lodge 4 4.5 miles
- The Studley Hotel 4 4.3 miles
- West Park Hotel 4 4.8 miles
- The Pine Marten by Innkeeper's Collection 4 4.5 miles
- The Masons Arms 6.8 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Harrogate 4 4.7 miles
- The Blue Bell at Arkendale 4 9.1 miles
- White Hart Hotel & Apartments 4 4.5 miles
Schools in Birstwith
- Belmont Grosvenor School Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 5.8 miles
- Bewerley Hall Estate 6.5 miles
- Newby Hall Estate 8.2 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 8.3 miles
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 12.3 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 12.8 miles
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 13.1 miles
- Clayton Wood Forest 13.2 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 13.2 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 15.5 miles