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 miles
- Harrogate 15 miles
- Yarm 22.4 miles
- Northallerton 12 miles
- Ripon 7.8 miles
- Knaresborough 12.4 miles
- Otley 23.4 miles
- Ingleby Greenhow 21 miles
- Wetherby 16.8 miles
- Haxby 15.9 miles
- Catterick Garrison 19.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Eldmire with Crakehill Parish 0.9 miles
- Sowerby & Topcliffe Ward 1.2 miles
- Asenby Parish 1.8 miles
- Topcliffe Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Cundall with Leckby Parish 1.9 miles
- Fawdington Parish 2 miles
- Sessay Parish 2.3 miles
- Hutton-Sessay Parish 2.5 miles
- Thorpefield Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Rainton with Newby Parish 3.2 miles
- Norton-le-Clay Parish 3.3 miles
- Sowerby Built-up area 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Dalton
YO7 3HR, YO7 3HU, YO7 3HT, YO7 3HX, YO7 3NJ, YO7 3GU, YO7 3HA, YO7 3HY, YO7 3JP … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 23.2 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 24.9 miles
- Thirsk Junction Station 3.7 miles
- Northallerton Railway Station 11.5 miles
Hotels near Dalton Ad
- Plum and Partridge Inn 4 5.6 miles
- Grantham Arms 4 5.7 miles
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 6.4 miles
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 3.9 miles
- The Blue Bell at Arkendale 4 9.5 miles
- The Masons Arms 8.5 miles
- The Lime Tree Inn 5 8.6 miles
- The Ripon Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 7.9 miles
- Aldwark Manor Estate 4 8.3 miles
- The Stapylton Arms 4 8.3 miles
Local points of interest
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 3.9 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 7.1 miles
- Newby Hall Estate 7.1 miles
- Newburgh Priory Country house 7.2 miles
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 10.5 miles
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 11 miles
- Duncombe Park Country house 11.9 miles
- Duncombe Park Estate 12 miles
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 14.2 miles
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 16.7 miles
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 16.9 miles
- Bootham Crescent Stadium 17.7 miles