Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.304, -1.721 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 18 89 |
| Dialling code: | 01969 (Leyburn) |
Finghall is a small village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, tucked into the gentle countryside of Wensleydale on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It’s the kind of place you expect in a picture book: stone-built cottages, farmed fields and lanes, and a compact village centre that feels quietly sheltered yet connected to nearby market towns such as Leyburn.
The parish has a long rural history reflected in its traditional buildings and parish church, and the local economy remains largely agricultural with a touch of tourism from walkers and visitors exploring the dales. Social life is small-scale and community-focused, with village events and country pursuits shaping much of the local character, while the surrounding valleys and rivers offer easy access to scenic walks and outdoor activities.
DL8 5NR, DL8 5LZ, DL8 5NL, DL8 5NP, DL8 5ND, DL8 5NB, DL8 5NA