| Coordinates: | 54.246, -2.049 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 96 83 |
| Dialling code: | 01969 (Leyburn) |
Bishopdale is a quiet side-valley tucked off Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, carved by the upland stream that joins the River Ure. The landscape is classic Dales country: limestone scars, rolling pasture, heather on the higher ground and a patchwork of drystone walls and hay meadows, with only small hamlets and scattered farmsteads.
Economically and socially the dale remains largely agricultural, dominated by sheep farming, but tourism and rural retreats are important as walkers and cyclists come for the peace and scenery. The name reflects historic church ownership and, like many Dales, there are traces of medieval field patterns and later rural industries; community life today centres on village halls, pubs and seasonal local events rather than larger town services.
Postcode districts covering Bishopdale
Most populated places nearby
- Ripon 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Ilkley 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Skipton 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Catterick Garrison 16 miles25.7 km
- Cross Hills and Steeton 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Barnoldswick 23.3 miles37.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Newbiggin Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Thoralby Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Burton-cum-Walden Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Thornton Rust Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Bainbridge Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Aysgarth Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Askrigg Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Carlton Highdale Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Carperby-cum-Thoresby Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Low Abbotside Parish 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Buckden Parish 5.6 miles9 km
- Carlton Town Parish 5.8 miles9.3 km
Example postcodes in Bishopdale
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 30.6 miles49.2 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 30.9 miles49.7 km
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale Railway Station 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Garsdale Station 12.3 miles19.9 km
Hotels near Bishopdale Ad
- Middle House 3 5 miles8 km
- The White Hart Inn 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Blue Bell Inn 6.8 miles11 km
- The Racehorses Hotel 6.8 miles11 km
- The Fountain Hotel 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Cocketts Hotel 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Board Inn 2 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 9.9 miles16 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 2 4.9 miles7.9 km
Local points of interest
- Fors Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Pennine Chain Mountains 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Dent Head Hill 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 16 miles25.7 km
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Twistleton Manor Estate 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Thornton Hall Estate 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 19.3 miles31.1 km