Bolton-on-Swale
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.387, -1.613 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 25 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01748 (Richmond) |
Bolton-on-Swale is a small civil parish in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, set beside the River Swale a few miles east of Richmond. The area is largely rural, made up of a small hamlet and scattered farms on rolling river valley and floodplain, with riverside walks and notable birdlife that attract walkers and nature enthusiasts.
Historically the parish has medieval roots visible in its old farmsteads and field patterns, and agriculture remains the dominant local economy, although many residents commute to nearby towns or to Catterick Garrison. It retains a quiet, community-focused character while benefiting from relatively easy access to the A1(M) and the services of Richmond.
Postcode districts covering Bolton-on-Swale
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 20 miles32.2 km
- Darlington 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Billingham 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Bishop Auckland 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Newton Aycliffe 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Yarm 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Spennymoor 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Guisborough 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Northallerton 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Ripon 17.6 miles28.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Scorton Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Ellerton-on-Swale Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Catterick Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Uckerby Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Brompton-on-Swale Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Brough with St. Giles Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Kiplin Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Killerby Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Whitwell Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Moulton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Appleton East and West Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Bolton-on-Swale
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 11.2 miles18 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 36.1 miles58 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Darlington Railway Station 9.6 miles15.5 km
Hotels near Bolton-on-Swale Ad
- The Fleece Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Rockliffe Hall Hotel Golf & Spa 5 6.9 miles11.2 km
- The Reubens 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Holiday Inn Darlington-A1 Scotch Corner 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Northallerton Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Black Lion Hotel Richmond 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Dalesman Hotel 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Houndgate Townhouse 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Croft Hotel 3 7 miles11.2 km
Schools in Bolton-on-Swale
- Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 9 miles14.4 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 16 miles25.8 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Windlestone Country house 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 18.9 miles30.3 km