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Kirkbymoorside & Dales

Ward in North Yorkshire, England

Coordinates:54.305, -0.894
OS grid ref:SE 72 90
Dialling code: 01751 (Pickering)
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The Kirkbymoorside and surrounding dales lie on the western fringe of the North York Moors in North Yorkshire, England, where rolling limestone hills and patchwork farmland give way to heather moorland and intimate river valleys. The market town of Kirkbymoorside has a long history as a local trading centre, with stone-built streets, period architecture and easy access to the quieter lanes and walking routes of the nearby Howardian Hills and moors.

Locally the economy is a mix of agriculture, small businesses, independent shops and tourism, with visitors drawn to countryside pursuits and rural events; it’s also a popular base for walkers and cyclists exploring the area. Community life remains strong, centred on local markets, village halls and conservation groups that maintain the character and heritage of this part of Ryedale while many residents commute to larger centres such as York.

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Transport links

  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 25.7 miles41.4 km
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 43.4 miles69.9 km
  • Levisham Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
  • Pickering Railway Station 6.2 miles9.9 km

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Schools in Kirkbymoorside & Dales

  • Gillamoor C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
  • Kirkbymoorside Community Primary School Primary
  • Rosedale Abbey Community Primary School Primary
  • Welburn Hall School Special

Local points of interest

  • Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 1 mile1.6 km
  • Keldholme Priory Historic site 2.8 miles4.5 km
  • Rosedale Priory Historic site 3.3 miles5.4 km
  • Duncombe Park Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
  • Duncombe Park Country house 8.6 miles13.9 km
  • Old Byland Abbey Historic site 9.8 miles15.8 km
  • Danby Castle Archaeological site 10 miles16.1 km
  • Cleveland Hills Mountains 10.8 miles17.4 km
  • Eden Camp Museum 11.6 miles18.6 km
  • Castle Howard Country house 12.7 miles20.4 km
  • The Walled Garden Gardens 12.8 miles20.6 km
  • Castle Howard Estate 13 miles21 km