| Coordinates: | 54.275, -1.853 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SE 09 86 |
| Dialling code: | 01969 (Leyburn) |
The civil parish of Coverham with Agglethorpe sits in the scenic valley of Coverdale in North Yorkshire, within the broader area of the Yorkshire Dales. It is a small, rural community strung along the banks of the River Cover, with traditional stone houses, farms and quiet lanes opening onto moorland and rolling dales.
Historic interest centres on the atmospheric ruins of Coverham Abbey and other medieval traces, while the local economy is dominated by sheep farming and small-scale agriculture, supplemented by tourism from walkers and history enthusiasts. Social life retains a close-knit, village character, marked by agricultural rhythms and seasonal events rather than urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Coverham with Agglethorpe
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Harrogate 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Northallerton 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Ripon 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Ilkley 24.2 miles39 km
- Knaresborough 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Skipton 23.1 miles37.3 km
- Catterick Garrison 8.6 miles13.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Leyburn & Middleham Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Caldbergh with East Scrafton Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Melmerby Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Wensley Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Middleham Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- West Scrafton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- West Witton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Carlton Town Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Leyburn Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Harmby Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Preston-under-Scar Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Spennithorne Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Coverham with Agglethorpe
DL8 4TH, DL8 4RN, DL8 4RL, DL8 4TQ, DL8 4RJ, DL8 4TG, DL8 4TN, DL8 4TJ
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 29.3 miles47.2 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Garsdale Station 19.3 miles31.1 km
Hotels near Coverham with Agglethorpe Ad
- The Wensleydale Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Middle House 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Swinton Park Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Buck 8.8 miles14.1 km
- The Burgoyne 5 8.7 miles14 km
- Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection 3 8.8 miles14.1 km
Local points of interest
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 13.7 miles22 km
- Pennine Chain Mountains 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 17.7 miles28.6 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Newby Hall Estate 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Dent Head Hill 19.8 miles31.9 km