Ganton
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.178, -0.474 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 99 76 |
| Dialling code: | 01944 (West Heslerton) |
Ganton is a compact village and civil parish set on the rolling chalk of the Yorkshire Wolds in North Yorkshire. The surrounding landscape of combes and arable fields gives it a quietly scenic, rural feel and makes it popular with walkers and cyclists who enjoy the uncluttered views and country lanes.
Although small, Ganton punches above its weight culturally and economically: the well‑regarded Ganton Golf Club brings visitors to the village and the area’s low‑key tourism supports local businesses, while a historic hall and parish church hint at its longstanding community roots. Its proximity to the east coast and towns such as Scarborough means residents enjoy easy access to larger services while keeping a distinctly rural village life.
Postcode districts covering Ganton
Most populated places nearby
- Scarborough 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Bridlington 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Beverley 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Whitby 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Driffield 12 miles19.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Willerby Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Staxton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hunmanby & Sherburn Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Sherburn Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Flixton Ings Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Foxholes Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Wold Newton Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Folkton Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Weaverthorpe Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Seamer Built-up area 4.3 miles7 km
- Thwing Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Brompton-by-Sawdon Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
Example postcodes in Ganton
YO12 4PE, YO12 4PG, YO12 4NU, YO12 4PF, YO12 4PA, YO12 4TH, YO12 4PD, YO12 4NT, YO12 4PH … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 44.7 miles72 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 52.8 miles84.9 km
- Seamer Railway Station 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Hunmanby Railway Station 6.5 miles10.4 km
Hotels near Ganton Ad
- Orchard Lodge & Wolds Restaurant 5 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Farrier 5 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Outlook Scarborough 4 8 miles12.8 km
- The Mayfield Seamer 3 4.4 miles7 km
- The Norlands 4 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Raincliffe Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Serenity Guest House 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Brialene Holiday Apartments 3 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Piebald Inn 6.5 miles10.4 km
- East Ayton Lodge Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
Local points of interest
- Star Carr Archaeological site 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Wolds Way Lavender Gardens 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Walled Garden Gardens 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Scarborough Signal Station Historic site 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Eden Camp Museum 12.5 miles20.1 km
- North Beach Beach 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Fraisethorpe Beach Beach 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Castle Howard Estate 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Castle Howard Country house 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Keldholme Priory Historic site 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 19.8 miles31.9 km