Middleton Quernhow
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.205, -1.49 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 33 78 |
| Dialling code: | 01765 (Ripon) |
The civil parish of Middleton Quernhow sits in the district of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, on gently rolling agricultural land at the eastern edge of the Vale of York. It is a very small, dispersed settlement of farms and cottages connected by quiet lanes to the nearby market town of Boroughbridge and the A1(M), giving easy access to larger centres while retaining a distinctly rural character.
The name combines the commonplace "Middleton" with "Quernhow" - a local term often taken to mean a millstone or a small hill - hinting at a long farming history. Today the parish has few services and an economy dominated by agriculture and small rural enterprises; its hedged fields, country lanes and views over the vale make it attractive to walkers and those seeking a quieter slice of North Yorkshire life.
Postcode districts covering Middleton Quernhow
Most populated places nearby
- York 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Darlington 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Harrogate 14.9 miles24 km
- Yeadon 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Guiseley 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Yarm 21.2 miles34 km
- Northallerton 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Ripon 5 miles8 km
- Ilkley 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Knaresborough 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Otley 22.3 miles35.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Sutton with Howgrave Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Wath Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Howgrave Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ainderby Quernhow Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Baldersby Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Sinderby Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Howe Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Kirklington-cum-Upsland Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Melmerby Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Norton Conyers Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Skipton-on-Swale Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- East Tanfield Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Middleton Quernhow
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 21.1 miles34 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 5 miles8.1 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 9 miles14.5 km
Hotels near Middleton Quernhow Ad
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 1.4 miles2.2 km
- The Ripon Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Grantham Arms 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Masons Arms 8 miles12.8 km
- Swinton Park Hotel 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Reubens 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Inn South Stainley 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Northallerton Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
Local points of interest
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Newby Hall Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Newburgh Priory Country house 13 miles21 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 14 miles22.5 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Duncombe Park Country house 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Duncombe Park Estate 17.2 miles27.7 km