Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh
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.
Postcode districts covering Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Bishop Auckland 20.5 miles33 km
- Newton Aycliffe 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Northallerton 21.1 miles34 km
- Ripon 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Catterick Garrison 9.7 miles15.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Grinton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Marrick Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- New Forest Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Arkengarthdale Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Ellerton Abbey Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Melbecks Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Marske Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Downholme Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Stainton Parish 5 miles8 km
- Redmire Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Upper Dales Ward 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Castle Bolton with East and West Bolton Parish 5.5 miles8.9 km
Example postcodes in Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh
DL11 6SL, DL11 6SU, DL11 6TE, DL11 6US, DL11 6TH, DL11 6TG, DL11 6AU, DL11 6SF, DL11 6TJ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 38.6 miles62.1 km
- Garsdale Station 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Kirkby Stephen Station 17.3 miles27.8 km
Hotels in Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh Ad
Schools in Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh
- Reeth Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fors Abbey Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 9.3 miles15 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Lune Forest Forest 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Pennine Chain Mountains 18.2 miles29.3 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Dent Head Hill 18.8 miles30.2 km