Scotton
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.027, -1.504 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 32 59 |
| Dialling code: | 01423 (Boroughbridge) |
Scotton is a small village in North Yorkshire, England, lying just a couple of miles west of Knaresborough and within easy reach of Harrogate. It sits on rolling limestone countryside above the River Nidd and on the fringe of Nidderdale, making it a convenient base for walkers and riders exploring the nearby Yorkshire Dales.
The settlement has medieval roots and retains a rural character of stone cottages and working farms alongside more modern commuter homes. Local life is centred on a village hall and pub, and the economy is largely agricultural with many residents travelling to neighbouring towns; active local history and conservation groups help preserve the village’s quiet, close‑knit community feel.
Postcode districts covering Scotton
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 15.7 miles
- Bradford 19.6 miles
- York 17.7 miles
- Wakefield 24 miles
- Harrogate 2.9 miles
- Castleford 22 miles
- Morley 19.5 miles
- Dewsbury 23.9 miles
- Batley 21.7 miles
- Keighley 19.6 miles
- Pontefract 24.6 miles
- Yeadon 13.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brearton Parish 0.7 miles
- Bilton & Nidd Gorge Ward 1.6 miles
- Nidd Parish 1.6 miles
- Farnham Parish 1.7 miles
- Scriven Parish 1.8 miles
- Knaresborough West Ward 2 miles
- Knaresborough Built-up area 2 miles
- High Harrogate & Kingsley Ward 2.1 miles
- Fairfax & Starbeck Ward 2.1 miles
- Bilton Grange & New Park Ward 2.2 miles
- Knaresborough East Ward 2.2 miles
- Walkingham Hill with Occaney Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Scotton
HG5 9BF, HG5 9ND, HG5 9HH, HG5 9HS, HG5 9NG, HG5 9HY, HG5 9BA, HG5 9HU, HG5 9JL … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 12.8 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 33.4 miles
- Knaresborough Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Starbeck Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Scotton Ad
- The Blue Bell at Arkendale 4 4 miles
- The Inn South Stainley 4 3 miles
- The Groves Inn 2 miles
- The Knaresborough Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 1.7 miles
- Crowne Plaza Harrogate 4 2.6 miles
- The Lodge 4 2.6 miles
- The Masons Arms 4.3 miles
- The Kestrel by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.4 miles
- West Park Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- The Studley Hotel 4 2.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Newby Hall Estate 5.2 miles
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 6.5 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 6.6 miles
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles
- Bewerley Hall Estate 11.3 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 12.9 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 13.6 miles
- Clayton Wood Forest 13.6 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 13.7 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 14.8 miles
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 15.4 miles
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 15.9 miles