| Coordinates: | 54.021, -2.092 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 94 58 |
| Dialling code: | 01756 (Skipton) |
The civil parish of Flasby with Winterburn sits in the rural Craven area of North Yorkshire, a few miles north‑west of Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The landscape is typical Dales‑fringe countryside - rolling pasture, drystone walls and limestone outcrops - with the distinctive Winterburn Reservoir nearby, a local landmark popular with walkers and birdwatchers.
Both settlements have medieval and Norse roots (the -by suffix points to Viking‑era origins) and the built environment is characterised by stone farmhouses and barns; agriculture remains the backbone of the local economy, supplemented by holiday lets and visitors drawn to the scenery and quiet lanes. With a small, close‑knit population, village activities and countryside pursuits shape daily life, while proximity to Skipton provides shops and transport links.
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