| Coordinates: | 54.38, -1.832 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 11 98 |
Downholme is a tiny, rural parish in Richmondshire in North Yorkshire, set on rolling limestone countryside above the upper reaches of the River Swale. The settlement is made up of a handful of farmsteads and cottages linked by narrow lanes and drystone walls, and the quiet landscape makes it a pleasant spot for walkers and riders who venture away from the busier tourist routes.
Historically an agricultural community, farming still shapes the local economy while a small number of residents commute to nearby towns such as Richmond. Social life is modest and neighbourly, hinging on parish ties and events shared with adjoining villages rather than on local services, giving the area a strong sense of continuity and rural identity.
Postcode districts covering Downholme
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Bishop Auckland 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Newton Aycliffe 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Yarm 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Spennymoor 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Northallerton 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Ripon 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Catterick Garrison 4.8 miles7.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Stainton Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Walburn Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Marske Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ellerton Abbey Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hudswell Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Marrick Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Barden Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Bellerby Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Hipswell Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- New Forest Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Richmond Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- St. Martin's Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Downholme
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 36.2 miles58.2 km
- Darlington Railway Station 15 miles24.2 km
- North Road Railway Station 15.5 miles24.9 km
Hotels near Downholme Ad
- The Fleece Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Buck 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Burgoyne 5 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Black Lion Hotel Richmond 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Wensleydale Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Holiday Inn Darlington-A1 Scotch Corner 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Morritt Country House Hotel & the Garage Spa 4 9.5 miles15.2 km
Local points of interest
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 8.7 miles14 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 11.8 miles19 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 14.6 miles23.5 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 14.9 miles23.9 km