| Coordinates: | 54.319, -1.171 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 54 91 |
| Dialling code: | 01439 (Helmsley) |
Hawnby is a small rural village and civil parish in the Ryedale area of North Yorkshire, tucked into a wooded valley carved by the River Rye. The landscape is a mix of rolling farmland, small woods and steep valley sides, so it feels remote and scenic; the surroundings attract walkers and anglers and sit within easy reach of the moors and dales that define the wider area.
Historically the community has been centred on agriculture and small-scale rural trades, with traditional stone buildings and a quiet village atmosphere. Today that agricultural base is complemented by a modest tourism trade and a close-knit social life typical of small North Yorkshire parishes, with local events and conservation interests helping to preserve the character of the place. It’s the sort of spot valued for its tranquillity and access to country walks rather than high streets or heavy industry.
Postcode districts covering Hawnby
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 16.8 miles
- Darlington 21.3 miles
- Hartlepool 24.1 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 18.4 miles
- Redcar 20.2 miles
- Billingham 20 miles
- Thornaby-on-Tees 16.1 miles
- Yarm 14.4 miles
- Guisborough 15.4 miles
- Northallerton 10.7 miles
- Ripon 19.2 miles
- Knaresborough 24.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bilsdale Midcable Parish 4.1 miles
- Boltby Parish 4.2 miles
- Rievaulx Parish 4.6 miles
- Old Byland and Scawton Parish 4.6 miles
- Kepwick Parish 5 miles
- Cold Kirby Parish 5.1 miles
- Pockley Parish 5.2 miles
- Kirby Knowle Parish 5.4 miles
- Cowesby Parish 5.4 miles
- Nether Silton Parish 5.6 miles
- Over Silton Parish 5.7 miles
- Bransdale Parish 5.8 miles
Example postcodes in Hawnby
YO62 5QX, YO62 5QU, YO62 5NA, YO62 5QT, DL6 3QD, YO62 5LT, TS9 7LJ, YO62 5QH, YO62 5NF … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 16.7 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 37.1 miles
- Battersby Railway Station 10 miles
- Thirsk Junction Station 10.3 miles
Hotels near Hawnby Ad
- Wainstones Hotel 3 9.1 miles
- The Stapylton Arms 4 7.8 miles
- The Pheasant Hotel 3 9 miles
- The Black Swan - the Inn Collection Group 4 6.7 miles
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 9.2 miles
- The White Horse Lodge Hotel 7.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 3.6 miles
- Duncombe Park Country house 6.7 miles
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 7 miles
- Duncombe Park Estate 7.3 miles
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 7.6 miles
- Newburgh Priory Country house 9.5 miles
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 9.6 miles
- Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 10.3 miles
- Keldholme Priory Historic site 10.9 miles
- Rosedale Priory Historic site 11.6 miles
- Danby Castle Archaeological site 14.7 miles
- Castle Howard Country house 17.3 miles