Carkin
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.481, -1.735 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 17 09 |
| Dialling code: | 01748 (Richmond) |
Carkin is a small, predominantly rural civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, made up of scattered farms, cottages and country lanes rather than a single nucleated village. The landscape is characterised by rolling fields, hedgerows and traditional stone buildings, and agriculture - livestock and mixed arable - remains the mainstay of the local economy, with many residents also commuting to nearby towns for work.
Historically the area has medieval roots and retains farmhouses and barns with notable period features; community life is typical of small parishes, centred on parish meetings, local halls and seasonal events such as village shows and fêtes. Its quiet lanes and rural character make it attractive for walkers and those seeking countryside living while still being within reach of the wider amenities of North Yorkshire.
Postcode districts covering Carkin
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Darlington 8.1 miles13 km
- Hartlepool 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Durham 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Peterlee 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Billingham 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Bishop Auckland 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Newton Aycliffe 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Yarm 15.5 miles25 km
- Spennymoor 16.3 miles26.2 km
Neighbouring places
- East Layton Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Forcett Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Melsonby Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Ravensworth Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- West Layton Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Stanwick St. John Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- North Richmondshire Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Aldbrough Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Caldwell Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Gilling with Hartforth and Sedbury Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Kirby Hill Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Whashton Parish 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Carkin
DL11 7PE, DL11 7SF, DL11 7SG, DL11 7PA, DL11 7PD, DL10 5PX, DL11 7PB
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 12.4 miles20 km
- Newcastle International Airport 38.5 miles61.9 km
- Darlington Railway Station 8 miles13 km
- North Road Railway Station 8.2 miles13.2 km
Hotels near Carkin Ad
- The Fleece Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Holiday Inn Darlington-A1 Scotch Corner 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Rockliffe Hall Hotel Golf & Spa 5 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Dalesman Hotel 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Houndgate Townhouse 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 5.4 miles8.6 km
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- The George, Sure Hotel Collection 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Runa Farm 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Black Lion Hotel Richmond 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
Local points of interest
- Stanwick Hall Estate 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 8.1 miles13 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Windlestone Country house 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 18.8 miles30.2 km