| 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 miles28.5 km
- Hartlepool 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 22 miles35.4 km
- Redcar 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Billingham 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Yarm 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Guisborough 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Ingleby Greenhow 15 miles24.1 km
- Whitby 6.6 miles10.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Hinderwell Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Staithes Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Borrowby Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Ellerby Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Roxby Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Mickleby Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Newton Mulgrave Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Barnby Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Easington Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Lythe Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Ugthorpe Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Loftus Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
Example postcodes in Hinderwell
TS13 5HW, TS13 5DQ, TS13 5AS, TS13 5EU, TS13 5AU, TS13 5BS, TS13 5AL, TS13 5JT, TS13 5HG … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 26.4 miles42.4 km
- Newcastle International Airport 49.9 miles80.3 km
- Lealholm Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
- Sleights Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
Hotels near Hinderwell Ad
- St Hildas Boutique 5 0.3 miles0.5 km
- The Horngarth 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Grinkle Park Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.7 km
- The Jack and Jill Coaching Inn 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Seacliffe - Whitby 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Saxonville Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The Forge 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Saltmoore 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Bagdale Hall & Annex 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Resolution Hotel 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
Schools in Hinderwell
- Oakridge Community Primary School Primary
- Staithes, Seton Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Handale Priory Historic site 4.3 miles7 km
- Mulgrave Woods Forest 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Mulgrave Castle Estate 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Whitby Beach Beach 6.2 miles10 km
- Danby Castle Archaeological site 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Redcar Racecourse Recreation 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Wilton Castle Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Redcar Beach Beach 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Rosedale Priory Historic site 14 miles22.6 km
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Teesport Harbour 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Riverside Stadium Stadium 17.8 miles28.7 km