Hillside & Raskelf
Ward in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.214, -1.274 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 47 80 |
| Dialling code: | 01845 (Thirsk) |
The ward covers the small villages of Hillside and Raskelf in rural North Yorkshire, a landscape of rolling farmland, hedgerows and small woodlands that is popular with walkers and riders. It sits within easy reach of market towns such as Easingwold and Thirsk and the city of York, so many residents combine farming or local trades with commutes to larger centres.
Locally the area is known for its village amenities, parish events and historic buildings, giving a strong community feel; agriculture and small rural businesses remain the economic backbone while the surrounding countryside supports leisure and conservation interests. The mix of quiet lanes, footpaths and historic character makes it typical of North Yorkshire’s rural wards while retaining its own local identity.
Postcode districts covering Hillside & Raskelf
Most populated places nearby
- York 19.3 miles31 km
- Middlesbrough 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Darlington 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Harrogate 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Yarm 20 miles32.2 km
- Guisborough 23.6 miles38 km
- Northallerton 11 miles17.6 km
- Ripon 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Knaresborough 16 miles25.8 km
- Ingleby Greenhow 17.3 miles27.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Thirkleby High and Low with Osgodby Parish 0.7 miles1 km
- Bagby Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Balk Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Carlton Husthwaite Parish 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Hutton-Sessay Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Hood Grange Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Birdforth Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Thirlby Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Felixkirk Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Kilburn High and Low Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Wildon Grange Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Hillside & Raskelf
YO7 2PH, YO7 2DT, YO7 2DY, YO61 2NW, YO61 2QJ, DL6 3TL, YO7 2EF, YO7 4QS, YO61 3UZ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 28.7 miles46.2 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 10.6 miles17.1 km
Hotels in Hillside & Raskelf Ad
- Plum and Partridge Inn 4
- Grantham Arms 4
- The Stapylton Arms 4
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4
- Vale of York Restaurant and Rooms
Schools in Hillside & Raskelf
- Knayton C of E Academy Primary
- South Kilvington C of E Academy Primary
- St Peter's Brafferton C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Newburgh Priory Country house 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Duncombe Park Country house 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Duncombe Park Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 11 miles17.7 km
- Newby Hall Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Keldholme Priory Historic site 15 miles24.1 km
- Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 16 miles25.7 km