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Coordinates:54.424, -1.242
OS grid ref:NZ 49 03
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Faceby is a small rural parish in North Yorkshire, set on the western fringe of the North York Moors with rolling farmland and moorland views that attract walkers and riders. The settlement sits within the district of Hambleton and is within easy reach of market towns such as Stokesley and Northallerton, giving it a quiet, accessible countryside character.

Historically the "-by" suffix points to Viking-era settlement patterns common in this part of Yorkshire, and agriculture has long been central to local life. Today it remains a small, close-knit community where farming, outdoor recreation and modest local services combine with some commuting to nearby towns and occasional tourism from moorland visitors.

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Transport links

  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 9.5 miles15.3 km
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 42.1 miles67.8 km
  • Battersby Railway Station 6.4 miles10.3 km
  • Yarm Railway Station 6.5 miles10.5 km

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Local points of interest

  • Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 4.1 miles6.6 km
  • Cleveland Hills Mountains 6.4 miles10.3 km
  • Riverside Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles17.1 km
  • Old Byland Abbey Historic site 11.4 miles18.3 km
  • Wilton Castle Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
  • The Darlington Arena Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
  • Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 14.1 miles22.6 km
  • Duncombe Park Country house 14.5 miles23.3 km
  • Redcar Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles23.4 km
  • Danby Castle Archaeological site 14.5 miles23.4 km
  • Duncombe Park Estate 15 miles24.1 km
  • Redcar Beach Beach 15 miles24.2 km