Morton-on-Swale
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.323, -1.501 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 32 92 |
| Dialling code: | 01609 (Northallerton) |
Morton-on-Swale is a small riverside village in North Yorkshire, set on the banks of the River Swale in the low-lying agricultural landscape of the Vale of Mowbray. It has medieval roots and a cluster of traditional stone and brick cottages, with riverside paths and quiet lanes that reflect its long rural history.
The community remains largely agricultural in character, though many residents commute to nearby market towns such as Northallerton for work and services; local life centres on village gatherings and the surrounding countryside, which is popular for walking, fishing and birdwatching. Historic features and a relaxed, tight-knit atmosphere give the village a strong sense of continuity while keeping it within easy reach of larger centres.
Postcode districts covering Morton-on-Swale
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Darlington 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Harrogate 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 18.5 miles29.9 km
- Billingham 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Bishop Auckland 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Newton Aycliffe 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Yarm 13.7 miles22 km
- Guisborough 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Northallerton 3 miles4.9 km
- Ripon 12.9 miles20.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Ainderby Steeple Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Thrintoft Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Scruton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Warlaby Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Yafforth Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Leeming Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Little Langton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Romanby Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Gatenby Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- North Otterington Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Leeming Bar Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Exelby, Leeming and Londonderry Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Morton-on-Swale
DL7 9RJ, DL7 9QZ, DL7 9QP, DL7 9QT, DL7 9SE, DL7 9RH, DL7 9TQ, DL7 9TD, DL7 9QW … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 32.2 miles51.8 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 8.3 miles13.4 km
Hotels near Morton-on-Swale Ad
- The Northallerton Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The Reubens 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 2 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Katch 3 miles4.8 km
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 9.3 miles15 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 9 miles14.4 km
- Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Vale of York Restaurant and Rooms 8.3 miles13.4 km
Schools in Morton-on-Swale
- Ainderby Steeple C of E Primary School Primary
- The Dales School Special
Local points of interest
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 7.4 miles12 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 8.7 miles14 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 10.3 miles16.5 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Newby Hall Estate 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Newburgh Priory Country house 16.6 miles26.6 km
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 18 miles29 km