Gargrave
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.985, -2.108 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 93 54 |
| Population: | 1,755 |
| Dialling code: | 01756 (Skipton) |
Gargrave is a village in North Yorkshire, set in the Aire valley at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It sits beside the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, with a railway station on the route between Leeds and Morecambe, making it a handy base for walkers, cyclists and boaters exploring the Dales and nearby towns such as Skipton.
Historically rooted in agriculture with 19th‑century milling and local trade, the village today blends village shops, pubs and community groups with commuter links to larger centres. The attractive stone buildings, towpaths and riverside spots give it a strong rural character, and local clubs and events keep a lively social scene for residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Gargrave
Most populated places nearby
- Bradford 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Burnley 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Blackburn 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Harrogate 23 miles37 km
- Halifax 19.9 miles32 km
- Keighley 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Yeadon 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Accrington 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Pudsey 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Brighouse 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Darwen 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Nelson 11.1 miles17.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Eshton Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Broughton Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Bank Newton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Coniston Cold Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Stirton with Thorlby Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Flasby with Winterburn Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Martons Both Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Calton Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Elslack Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Skipton West & West Craven Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Rylstone Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Otterburn Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Gargrave
BD23 3RE, BD23 3DY, BD23 3SJ, BD23 3PN, BD23 3RT, BD23 3RB, BD23 3RW, BD23 3SS, BD23 3UT … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 20 miles32.1 km
- Manchester Airport 44.1 miles71 km
- Gargrave Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Skipton Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
Hotels near Gargrave Ad
- The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Herriots 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Fountaine Inn 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Devonshire Grassington 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Stirk House Hotel 3 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Black Horse Hotel Grassington 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Trawden Arms Community Owned Pub 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Coach and Horses 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Craven Arms 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The Red Lion & Manor House 7.6 miles12.3 km
Schools in Gargrave
- Gargrave C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Pennine Chain Mountains 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Turf Moor Stadium 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Crown Ground Stadium 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Valley Parade Stadium 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Twistleton Manor Estate 19 miles30.5 km