Hackforth
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.332, -1.626 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 24 92 |
| Dialling code: | 01677 (Bedale) |
Hackforth is a small rural village and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England, set amid the rolling farmland of the Vale of Mowbray and within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. It lies a few miles from market towns such as Bedale and Richmond, giving it a quiet country feel while remaining accessible to local services.
Historically the settlement has agricultural roots and still shows a mix of stone cottages and farm buildings; the local economy is largely shaped by farming and small rural enterprises, with many residents commuting to nearby towns. A close‑knit community and interest in the surrounding countryside make the village attractive to walkers and anyone seeking a quieter pace of life, with local events and heritage features reflecting its long rural history.
Postcode districts covering Hackforth
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Darlington 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Harrogate 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 20.5 miles33 km
- Billingham 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Bishop Auckland 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Newton Aycliffe 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Yarm 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Spennymoor 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Northallerton 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Ripon 14 miles22.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Ainderby Miers with Holtby Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Langthorne Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Appleton East and West Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Little Crakehall Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Crakehall Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Killerby Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Patrick Brompton Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Kirkby Fleetham with Fencote Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Arrathorne Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Rand Grange Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Tunstall Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Aiskew and Leeming Bar Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Hackforth
DL8 1PG, DL8 1FT, DL8 1NR, DL8 1NP, DL8 1PB, DL8 1NX, DL8 1NU, DL8 1NT, DL8 1JZ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 32.2 miles51.9 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 12.5 miles20.1 km
Hotels near Hackforth Ad
- The Reubens 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Fleece Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Northallerton Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Swinton Park Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection 3 7.7 miles12.5 km
- The Wensleydale Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Black Lion Hotel Richmond 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 2 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Katch 7.8 miles12.5 km
Local points of interest
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Newby Hall Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 18.9 miles30.4 km