Dalton
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.176, -1.348 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 42 75 |
| Population: | 518 |
| Dialling code: | 01845 (Thirsk) |
Dalton in North Yorkshire is a small rural village and civil parish set among the hedged fields and rolling farmland typical of the county. The place name derives from Old English suggesting a farmstead in a valley, and the settlement still shows its agricultural roots in stone cottages, a parish church and narrow lanes; many residents now commute to nearby market towns while local farms remain an important part of the local economy.
Historically the village grew from medieval farming communities and today it maintains a quiet, close-knit social life with a village hall, occasional fêtes and walking routes that appeal to people wanting to explore the surrounding dales and moors. Modern pressures have brought some small businesses and more commuting, but Dalton retains a distinctly rural character tied to the landscape and traditions of North Yorkshire.
Postcode districts covering Dalton
Most populated places nearby
- York 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Harrogate 15 miles24.1 km
- Yarm 22.4 miles36 km
- Northallerton 12 miles19.3 km
- Ripon 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Knaresborough 12.4 miles20 km
- Otley 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Ingleby Greenhow 21 miles33.8 km
- Wetherby 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Haxby 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Catterick Garrison 19.9 miles32.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Eldmire with Crakehill Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Sowerby & Topcliffe Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Asenby Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Topcliffe Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cundall with Leckby Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Fawdington Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Sessay Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hutton-Sessay Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Thorpefield Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Rainton with Newby Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Norton-le-Clay Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Sowerby Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Dalton
YO7 3SY, YO7 3HA, YO7 3HZ, YO7 3HD, YO7 3NJ, YO7 3QH, YO7 3HR, YO7 3HS, YO7 3QQ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 3.7 miles6 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 11.5 miles18.4 km
Hotels near Dalton Ad
- Plum and Partridge Inn 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Grantham Arms 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Blue Bell at Arkendale 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The Masons Arms 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Lime Tree Inn 5 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Ripon Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Aldwark Manor Estate 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Stapylton Arms 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
Local points of interest
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Newby Hall Estate 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Newburgh Priory Country house 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 11 miles17.7 km
- Duncombe Park Country house 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Duncombe Park Estate 12 miles19.4 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Bootham Crescent Stadium 17.7 miles28.6 km