Settle & Penyghent
Ward in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.107, -2.289 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 81 67 |
| Dialling code: | 01729 (Settle) |
The area centred on Settle sits in the western corner of North Yorkshire and takes in the distinctive limestone fell Penyghent, one of the three peaks that dominate the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Penyghent rises to about 694 metres and is a magnet for walkers, with its steep scarps, limestone pavement and wide views over the dales; the town of Settle itself is a traditional stone-built market town whose character was shaped by medieval trade and Victorian railway expansion.
Locally the economy mixes hill farming with a strong tourism and hospitality scene, bolstered by walkers, cyclists and train visitors on the historic Settle–Carlisle line. The community punches above its weight culturally, with lively arts, music and market events, independent shops and pubs, and a countryside that preserves both natural features and centuries of rural life.
Postcode districts covering Settle & Penyghent
Most populated places nearby
- Burnley 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Morecambe 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Keighley 23 miles37.1 km
- Lancaster 21 miles33.8 km
- Accrington 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Nelson 19 miles30.7 km
- Kendal 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Colne 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Heysham 24.6 miles39.7 km
- Ilkley 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Clitheroe 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Skipton 15.2 miles24.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Stainforth Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Langcliffe Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Giggleswick Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Settle Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Austwick Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Lawkland Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Malham Moor Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Horton in Ribblesdale Parish 5 miles8 km
- Clapham cum Newby Parish 5 miles8 km
- Rathmell Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Halton Gill Parish 6 miles9.6 km
- Long Preston Built-up area 6.1 miles9.9 km
Example postcodes in Settle & Penyghent
BD24 9HN, BD24 9RQ, BD24 0EQ, BD24 9BL, BD24 9EG, BD24 0AH, BD24 0BY, BD24 9HF, BD24 0HZ … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 30.5 miles49 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 44.4 miles71.5 km
- Settle Railway Station 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
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Schools in Settle & Penyghent
- Giggleswick Primary School Primary
- Giggleswick School Independent - all ages
- Settle C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- Settle College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Pennine Chain Mountains 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Twistleton Manor Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Thornton Hall Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Dent Head Hill 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Underley Hall Estate 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Terry Bank Estate 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 16.1 miles26 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 18.3 miles29.4 km