| Coordinates: | 54.264, -1.109 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SE 58 85 |
| Dialling code: | 01439 (Helmsley) |
Rievaulx is a tiny civil parish tucked into the wooded valley of the River Rye on the south-western edge of the North York Moors in North Yorkshire, England. Its most striking feature is the dramatic ruin of Rievaulx Abbey, a 12th‑century Cistercian foundation that shaped the area’s landscape and history before its dissolution in the 16th century; the abbey and surrounding glades create a strong sense of place and attract walkers and history enthusiasts from nearby towns such as Helmsley.
Today the parish is sparsely populated and economically driven by agriculture and tourism, with small farms, National Trust and heritage visitors sustaining local businesses. The valley’s mix of limestone banks, coppiced woodland and meadows supports diverse birdlife and spring flora, and a network of footpaths makes Rievaulx a peaceful spot for countryside walking and quiet appreciation of England’s monastic past.
Postcode districts covering Rievaulx
Most populated places nearby
- York 21.1 miles34 km
- Middlesbrough 21 miles33.8 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Redcar 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Billingham 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 20.5 miles33 km
- Yarm 19 miles30.5 km
- Guisborough 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Northallerton 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Ripon 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Knaresborough 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Ingleby Greenhow 12.5 miles20.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Helmsley Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Old Byland and Scawton Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Sproxton Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Helmsley & Sinnington Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Cold Kirby Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Pockley Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Beadlam Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Oldstead Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Ampleforth Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Hawnby Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Nawton Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Byland with Wass Parish 4.6 miles7.5 km
Example postcodes in Rievaulx
YO62 5LB, YO62 5LX, YO62 5LA, YO62 5LU, YO62 5LR, YO62 5LD, YO62 5EW, YO62 5EN, YO62 5LJ
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 35.4 miles57 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Battersby Railway Station 13.4 miles21.5 km
Hotels near Rievaulx Ad
- Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa 4 2.1 miles3.5 km
- The Pheasant Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.5 km
- The Stapylton Arms 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Black Swan - the Inn Collection Group 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Plum and Partridge Inn 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Worsley Arms Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
Local points of interest
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Duncombe Park Country house 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Duncombe Park Estate 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Newburgh Priory Country house 6.2 miles10 km
- Keldholme Priory Historic site 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Rosedale Priory Historic site 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Castle Howard Country house 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Castle Howard Estate 13.2 miles21.3 km