Skelding
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.122, -1.67 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 21 69 |
| Dialling code: | 01765 (Ripon) |
Skelding is a small, rural parish in North Yorkshire, characterised by scattered farmsteads and traditional stone buildings set among rolling farmland and patches of moorland typical of the county. The landscape is marked by old field patterns and dry‑stone walls, offering a peaceful, attractive setting for walkers and countryside lovers.
Economically the area remains largely agricultural, with mixed livestock and arable farming shaping local life, while its history is visible in longstanding farmhouses and lanes that suggest medieval roots. Socially it supports a tight‑knit community with parish meetings and local events that preserve rural traditions and a quiet way of life.
Postcode districts covering Skelding
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Bradford 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Harrogate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Keighley 20 miles32.3 km
- Yeadon 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Pudsey 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Shipley 20.7 miles33.2 km
- Guiseley 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Bingley 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Horsforth 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Northallerton 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Ripon 5.8 miles9.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Eavestone Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Grantley Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Masham & Fountains Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Laverton Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Sawley Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Winksley Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Warsill Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Aldfield Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Kirkby Malzeard Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- High and Low Bishopside Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Azerley Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains Parish 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in Skelding
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 28.4 miles45.8 km
- Harrogate Railway Station 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Starbeck Railway Station 11 miles17.6 km
Hotels near Skelding Ad
- The Sportsman's Arms 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Crown Hotel 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Inn South Stainley 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Ripon Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Swinton Park Hotel 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Masons Arms 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection 3 6.9 miles11 km
- Cairn Hotel 3 9.9 miles16 km
Local points of interest
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 7 miles11.2 km
- Newby Hall Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 18 miles29 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Spring Wood Forest 19.5 miles31.3 km