Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.398, -1.95 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 03 00 |
| Population: | 724 |
Reeth, with the smaller settlements of Fremington and Healaugh, sits in the heart of Swaledale in North Yorkshire, beside the sinuous valley of the River Swale. The parish is typical Dales country: drystone walls, slate-roofed houses and steep pasture, making it a popular base for walkers following local routes and long-distance trails such as the Coast to Coast Walk.
Its history is rooted in sheep farming and past lead-mining activity, and today the local economy mixes agriculture with tourism, crafts and small businesses. Reeth in particular retains a strong village hub of independent shops, pubs and a community museum, and the parish has a lively social scene of seasonal fairs, local groups and events that reflect a closely knit rural community.
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