| Coordinates: | 54.538, -0.803 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 77 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01947 (Whitby) |
Borrowby is a small rural parish in North Yorkshire, England, tucked into rolling farmland and hedgerows typical of the county. The settlement feels characteristically North Yorkshire, with historic stone cottages and farmsteads and views that lead the eye towards the moors and coast - it lies within easy driving distance of the North York Moors and the Yorkshire coast, which makes it appealing to walkers and anyone seeking a quieter base away from busier towns.
The local economy is largely agricultural, with many residents working on farms or commuting to nearby market towns, while rural tourism and lifestyle newcomers also contribute to village life. Social activity tends to revolve around parish institutions and informal community events, and the built and fieldscape hint at medieval and post‑medieval roots that give the place a strong sense of continuity.
Postcode districts covering Borrowby
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Hartlepool 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Redcar 11.8 miles19 km
- Billingham 19.3 miles31 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Yarm 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Guisborough 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Ingleby Greenhow 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Whitby 7 miles11.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Hinderwell Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Roxby Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Staithes Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Newton Mulgrave Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Ellerby Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Easington Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Mickleby Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Loftus Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Barnby Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Danby & Mulgrave Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Ugthorpe Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Liverton Mines Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in Borrowby
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 25.2 miles40.5 km
- Newcastle International Airport 49.4 miles79.5 km
- Lealholm Railway Station 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Danby Railway Station 6.6 miles10.6 km
Hotels near Borrowby Ad
- St Hildas Boutique 5 1 mile1.7 km
- Grinkle Park Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Jack and Jill Coaching Inn 3.1 miles5 km
- The Horngarth 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The Forge 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Brockley Hall Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Seacliffe - Whitby 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Saxonville Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Saltmoore 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Bagdale Hall & Annex 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
Local points of interest
- Handale Priory Historic site 3.1 miles5 km
- Mulgrave Woods Forest 5.6 miles9 km
- Mulgrave Castle Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Danby Castle Archaeological site 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Whitby Beach Beach 7 miles11.2 km
- Redcar Racecourse Recreation 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Wilton Castle Estate 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Redcar Beach Beach 12.4 miles20 km
- Rosedale Priory Historic site 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 14 miles22.6 km
- Teesport Harbour 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Riverside Stadium Stadium 16.8 miles27 km