Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
Ward in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.382, -1.461 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 35 98 |
| Dialling code: | 01609 (Northallerton) |
The ward centred on Morton-on-Swale and Appleton Wiske lies in rural North Yorkshire, in the Hambleton district, and occupies low-lying farmland around the River Swale and the small River Wiske. It consists of a string of small villages and hamlets a short drive from market towns such as Northallerton, with good road links that make it popular with commuters while retaining a distinctly countryside character.
Locally the area has a long agricultural tradition, scattered listed buildings and village churches, and a community life built around village halls, fetes and traditional pubs; opportunities for walking, angling and riding along the rivers are a notable draw. Economically it leans on farming, small local businesses and some rural tourism, while its bridges, historic cottages and river meadows give it a quiet, attractive charm for residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
DL2, DL6, DL7, DL10, TS15, YO7
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 15.9 miles
- Darlington 11 miles
- Hartlepool 22.1 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 14.2 miles
- Redcar 22 miles
- Billingham 17.1 miles
- Bishop Auckland 20.6 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 16.8 miles
- Thornaby-on-Tees 12.9 miles
- Yarm 9.4 miles
- Spennymoor 22.8 miles
- Guisborough 19 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hutton Bonville Parish 1 mile
- Danby Wiske with Lazenby Parish 1.5 miles
- Northallerton North & Brompton Ward 1.7 miles
- Birkby Parish 2.1 miles
- Brompton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Yafforth Parish 2.5 miles
- Deighton Parish 2.7 miles
- Little Smeaton Parish 2.8 miles
- Northallerton Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Little Langton Parish 3.1 miles
- Thrintoft Parish 3.2 miles
- Great Langton Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
DL7 9QZ, DL6 2BD, DL7 9RA, DL7 0DQ, TS15 9PN, DL7 9HE, DL7 0TP, DL7 0PR, DL7 0RW … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 8.9 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 36.5 miles
- Northallerton Railway Station 3.5 miles
- Yarm Railway Station 8.9 miles
Hotels in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske Ad
- Rockliffe Hall Hotel Golf & Spa 5
- The Northallerton Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4
- The Reubens
- The Golden Lion Hotel 2
- Katch
- The Croft Hotel 3
Schools in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske
- Ainderby Steeple C of E Primary School Primary
- Appleton Wiske Community Primary School Primary
- East Cowton C of E Primary School Primary
- Great Smeaton Academy Primary School Primary
- South Otterington C of E Primary School Primary
- The Dales School Special
Local points of interest
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 6.1 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 7.6 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 9.2 miles
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 12.4 miles
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 13.7 miles
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 15.2 miles
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 15.4 miles
- Riverside Stadium Stadium 16.7 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 17.9 miles
- Newburgh Priory Country house 18.2 miles
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 18.3 miles