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Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe

Parish in North Yorkshire, England

Coordinates:54.236, -1.248
OS grid ref:SE 49 82
Dialling code: 01845 (Thirsk)
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Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe is a small, largely rural settlement in the Hambleton area of North Yorkshire, England, sitting on higher ground with long views over the Vale of York. Its distinctive name reflects a nearby band of pale limestone beneath the village, and the landscape around it is a mix of rolling arable fields, hedgerows and winding lanes that appeal to walkers and riders.

Historically agricultural, the village retains a quiet, close‑knit community character with a mix of traditional stone houses and more modern homes; many residents work locally on farms or commute to nearby market towns such as Thirsk. Its position close to the fringes of the Howardian Hills means countryside conservation and rural tourism play a small but visible part in the local economy and social life.

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Transport links

  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 20.2 miles32.6 km
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 30.5 miles49.2 km
  • Thirsk Junction Station 5.1 miles8.1 km
  • Northallerton Railway Station 10.3 miles16.5 km

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Local points of interest

  • Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 4.4 miles7.1 km
  • Newburgh Priory Country house 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • Old Byland Abbey Historic site 5.3 miles8.6 km
  • Duncombe Park Country house 7 miles11.3 km
  • Duncombe Park Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
  • Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 10.2 miles16.5 km
  • Ripon Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles20.5 km
  • Newby Hall Estate 12.9 miles20.8 km
  • Keldholme Priory Historic site 13.6 miles21.9 km
  • Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 14.1 miles22.6 km
  • Cleveland Hills Mountains 14.1 miles22.8 km
  • Castle Howard Country house 15.9 miles25.6 km