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 miles25.2 km
- Bradford 19.6 miles31.5 km
- York 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Wakefield 24 miles38.6 km
- Harrogate 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Castleford 22 miles35.5 km
- Morley 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Dewsbury 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Batley 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Keighley 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Pontefract 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Yeadon 13.1 miles21.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Brearton Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Bilton & Nidd Gorge Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Nidd Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Farnham Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Scriven Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Knaresborough West Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Knaresborough Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- High Harrogate & Kingsley Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Fairfax & Starbeck Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Bilton Grange & New Park Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Knaresborough East Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Walkingham Hill with Occaney Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Scotton
HG5 9HH, HG5 9JL, HG5 9HY, HG5 9ND, HG5 9BA, HG5 9HX, HG5 9NH, HG5 9HF, HG5 9AH … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 33.4 miles53.8 km
- Knaresborough Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
- Starbeck Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near Scotton Ad
- The Blue Bell at Arkendale 4 4 miles6.4 km
- The Inn South Stainley 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The Groves Inn 2 miles3.2 km
- The Knaresborough Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Crowne Plaza Harrogate 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- The Lodge 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Masons Arms 4.3 miles7 km
- The Kestrel by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- West Park Hotel 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- The Studley Hotel 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
Local points of interest
- Newby Hall Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Saw Wood Forest 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Spring Wood Forest 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 15.9 miles25.5 km