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 miles
- Middlesbrough 24.1 miles
- Darlington 24.7 miles
- Harrogate 18.8 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 24.7 miles
- Thornaby-on-Tees 22.6 miles
- Yarm 20 miles
- Guisborough 23.6 miles
- Northallerton 11 miles
- Ripon 11.6 miles
- Knaresborough 16 miles
- Ingleby Greenhow 17.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thirkleby High and Low with Osgodby Parish 0.7 miles
- Bagby Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Balk Parish 1 mile
- Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Carlton Husthwaite Parish 2.1 miles
- Hutton-Sessay Parish 2.3 miles
- Hood Grange Parish 2.3 miles
- Birdforth Parish 2.4 miles
- Thirlby Parish 2.5 miles
- Felixkirk Parish 2.5 miles
- Kilburn High and Low Parish 2.6 miles
- Wildon Grange Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Hillside & Raskelf
YO61 4AL, YO7 2NQ, YO7 2QP, YO61 3SD, YO7 2EB, YO7 2QA, DL6 3SX, YO61 3QB, DL7 9FB … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 21.3 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 28.7 miles
- Thirsk Junction Station 4.1 miles
- Northallerton Railway Station 10.6 miles
Hotels in Hillside & Raskelf Ad
- Grantham Arms 4
- The Stapylton Arms 4
- The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire 3
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4
- The White Horse Lodge Hotel
- 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 miles
- Newburgh Priory Country house 4.8 miles
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 7.1 miles
- Duncombe Park Country house 8.2 miles
- Duncombe Park Estate 8.5 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 11 miles
- Newby Hall Estate 11.1 miles
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 11.5 miles
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 14.4 miles
- Keldholme Priory Historic site 15 miles
- Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 15.6 miles
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 16 miles