| Coordinates: | 54.546, -0.775 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 79 17 |
| Population: | 618 |
| Dialling code: | 01947 (Whitby) |
The civil parish of Hinderwell sits on the coast of North Yorkshire in England, tucked against the heathered slopes of the North York Moors and overlooking stretches of cliff and sandy cove. The coastline includes the well‑known bay at Runswick Bay and lies close to traditional fishing villages such as Staithes, so the area has a strong maritime character and a popular geology for fossil hunters and rock‑pooling families.
Historically the community combined small‑scale fishing, smuggling tales and farming; today the local economy relies largely on tourism, holiday accommodation and agriculture, with walkers attracted by the nearby Cleveland Way. Village life remains important, with community halls, seasonal events and a handful of pubs and shops keeping a distinctly coastal North Yorkshire rhythm within the Borough of Scarborough.
Postcode districts covering Hinderwell
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 17.7 miles
- Hartlepool 19.5 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 22 miles
- Redcar 12.6 miles
- Billingham 20.3 miles
- Thornaby-on-Tees 20.8 miles
- Yarm 23.2 miles
- Guisborough 11.7 miles
- Ingleby Greenhow 15 miles
- Whitby 6.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hinderwell Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Staithes Built-up area 1 mile
- Borrowby Parish 1.2 miles
- Ellerby Parish 1.9 miles
- Roxby Parish 2.4 miles
- Mickleby Parish 2.6 miles
- Newton Mulgrave Parish 2.7 miles
- Barnby Parish 3.1 miles
- Easington Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Lythe Parish 4.1 miles
- Ugthorpe Parish 4.2 miles
- Loftus Built-up area 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Hinderwell
TS13 5HD, TS13 5JG, TS13 5AR, TS13 5AY, TS13 5AJ, TS13 5BN, TS13 5BX, TS13 5HG, TS13 5JU … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 26.4 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 49.9 miles
- Lealholm Railway Station 6.2 miles
- Sleights Railway Station 7.4 miles
Hotels in Hinderwell Ad
- St Hildas Boutique 5
- The Captain Cook Inn 4
- Host & Stay | Gun Gutter House
- Host & Stay | Sea Haven
- Host & Stay | Ship's Bell
- Host & Stay | Dotty's Coastal Retreat
Schools in Hinderwell
- Oakridge Community Primary School Primary
- Staithes, Seton Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Handale Priory Historic site 4.3 miles
- Mulgrave Woods Forest 5.3 miles
- Mulgrave Castle Estate 5.7 miles
- Whitby Beach Beach 6.2 miles
- Danby Castle Archaeological site 7.9 miles
- Redcar Racecourse Recreation 12.4 miles
- Wilton Castle Estate 13.1 miles
- Redcar Beach Beach 13.3 miles
- Rosedale Priory Historic site 14 miles
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 15.3 miles
- Teesport Harbour 16.1 miles
- Riverside Stadium Stadium 17.8 miles