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Castleton

Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England

Within North York Moors National Park

Coordinates:54.463, -0.942
OS grid ref:NZ 68 08
Dialling code: 01287 (Guisborough)
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Castleton in North Yorkshire is a small, characterful village tucked on the fringe of the North York Moors National Park, set among rolling heather moorland and dry-stone walls. Its stone cottages, narrow lanes and a village pub give it a distinctly traditional rural feel while the surrounding landscape offers wide views and easy access to moorland walks and wildlife.

Historically rooted in farming, the local economy now mixes agriculture with tourism, as walkers, birdwatchers and cyclists use the village as a quiet base. Social life tends to centre on the village hall, pub and seasonal events, and many visitors come for the peace, scenery and proximity to the wider attractions of the Yorkshire coast.

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Transport links

  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 19.8 miles31.9 km
  • Newcastle International Airport 49.7 miles80 km
  • Castleton Moor Railway Station 0.3 miles0.6 km
  • Danby Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km

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Schools in Castleton

  • Castleton Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Danby Castle Archaeological site 2.5 miles4 km
  • Handale Priory Historic site 5.3 miles8.6 km
  • Cleveland Hills Mountains 6.5 miles10.5 km
  • Rosedale Priory Historic site 7.9 miles12.7 km
  • Wilton Castle Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
  • Mulgrave Woods Forest 9.8 miles15.8 km
  • Mulgrave Castle Estate 10.5 miles16.8 km
  • Redcar Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles17.9 km
  • Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 11.2 miles18.1 km
  • Whitby Beach Beach 12.1 miles19.5 km
  • Redcar Beach Beach 12.2 miles19.6 km
  • Riverside Stadium Stadium 13.6 miles21.9 km