| Coordinates: | 54.228, -1.936 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SE 04 81 |
| Dialling code: | 01969 (Leyburn) |
Carlton Highdale sits in the upper reaches of Wensleydale in North Yorkshire, England, a small, sparsely populated upland parish typifying the Yorkshire Dales with steep-sided valleys, limestone outcrops, drystone walls and scattered stone-built farms and barns. Quiet lanes and footpaths thread the dale, giving wide views across the countryside and making the area popular with walkers seeking a more secluded dales experience.
Historically the community grew from medieval hill farming and seasonal grazing, and agriculture - especially sheep farming - still underpins the local economy; you’ll also find traces of old packhorse routes and small rural churchyards. With a very small, close-knit population the social life revolves around farms and local events, while low-key tourism and conservation interest have shaped how traditional practices are maintained alongside modern rural living.
Postcode districts covering Carlton Highdale
Most populated places nearby
- Harrogate 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Northallerton 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Ripon 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Ilkley 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Knaresborough 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Otley 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Skipton 19.2 miles31 km
- Catterick Garrison 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Cross Hills and Steeton 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Barnoldswick 23.7 miles38.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Carlton Town Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- West Scrafton Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Burton-cum-Walden Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Melmerby Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Caldbergh with East Scrafton Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Newbiggin Parish 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Thoralby Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- West Witton Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Stonebeck Up Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Coverham with Agglethorpe Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Bishopdale Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Colsterdale Parish 4.9 miles7.8 km
Example postcodes in Carlton Highdale
DL8 4TU, DL8 4RY, DL8 4TP, DL8 4TX, DL8 4TY, DL8 4TR, DL8 4TS, DL8 4TT, DL8 4RX
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 27.4 miles44.1 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 28.1 miles45.3 km
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale Railway Station 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Garsdale Station 17 miles27.4 km
Hotels near Carlton Highdale Ad
- Middle House 3 8.4 miles13.4 km
- The Wensleydale Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Blue Bell Inn 7.2 miles11.7 km
- The Racehorses Hotel 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 2 8.8 miles14.1 km
Local points of interest
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Pennine Chain Mountains 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Dent Head Hill 16.6 miles26.6 km
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 19.7 miles31.7 km