| Coordinates: | 54.213, -2.175 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 88 79 |
| Dialling code: | 01729 (Settle) |
Buckden is a small village and civil parish tucked into Upper Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales, within North Yorkshire. It sits beside the River Wharfe and is overlooked by the gritstone expanse of Buckden Pike, making it a popular base for walkers and anyone exploring classic Dales scenery. The village retains traditional stone cottages and a strong sense of place shaped by its upland setting and historic routes through the valley.
Historically the local economy centred on sheep farming and the small-scale mining and lead-working common to the Dales; today tourism and holiday accommodation play a significant part alongside agriculture. A notable local landmark is Buckden Towers, an imposing historic house now used as a diocesan retreat, and the community remains small and close-knit, with village events and walkers’ hospitality characterising its social life.
Postcode districts covering Buckden
Most populated places nearby
- Kendal 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Colne 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Ilkley 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Clitheroe 25 miles40.2 km
- Skipton 19 miles30.6 km
- Catterick Garrison 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Cross Hills and Steeton 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Barnoldswick 20.4 miles32.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Halton Gill Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Litton Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Bishopdale Parish 5.6 miles9 km
- Bainbridge Parish 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Horton in Ribblesdale Parish 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Arncliffe Parish 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Hawes and Gayle Built-up area 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Kettlewell with Starbotton Parish 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Hawes Parish 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Hawkswick Parish 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Malham Moor Parish 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Newbiggin Parish 7.5 miles12 km
Example postcodes in Buckden
BD23 5JR, BD23 5JA, BD23 5JE, BD23 5FG, BD23 5JX, BD23 5JU, BD23 5JL, BD23 5JJ, BD23 5JP … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 31.8 miles51.2 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 36.3 miles58.5 km
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale Railway Station 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Ribblehead Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
Hotels near Buckden Ad
- The White Hart Inn 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Middle House 3 8 miles12.9 km
- The Blue Bell Inn 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Fountain Hotel 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Racehorses Hotel 6.8 miles11 km
- Cocketts Hotel 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Board Inn 2 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 2 7.2 miles11.6 km
Local points of interest
- Pennine Chain Mountains 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Dent Head Hill 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 7.5 miles12 km
- Twistleton Manor Estate 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Thornton Hall Estate 12.6 miles20.4 km
- Underley Hall Estate 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 16.8 miles27 km
- Terry Bank Estate 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 18 miles29 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 19.7 miles31.7 km