Washburn & Birstwith
Ward in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.991, -1.709 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 19 55 |
| Dialling code: | 01943 (Guiseley) |
Washburn and Birstwith sits in rural North Yorkshire, England, straddling the attractive Washburn Valley where the River Washburn feeds a string of Victorian reservoirs such as Fewston Reservoir and Swinsty Reservoir. The landscape is a mix of rolling farmland, moorland edges of the Yorkshire Dales and tight-knit stone villages, popular with walkers and birdwatchers for its footpaths, reservoir walks and views across the valleys.
Locally the economy is a blend of agriculture, small-scale tourism and rural services, with many residents commuting into Harrogate and Leeds. Historic churches, village halls and community events give the area a strong social life, while the built heritage and quiet lanes preserve a distinctly Yorkshire village character.
Postcode districts covering Washburn & Birstwith
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 14.6 miles
- Bradford 14.1 miles
- Huddersfield 23.8 miles
- Wakefield 22.9 miles
- Harrogate 6.8 miles
- Halifax 19.2 miles
- Castleford 23.7 miles
- Morley 17.1 miles
- Dewsbury 21 miles
- Batley 18.7 miles
- Keighley 11.6 miles
- Yeadon 8.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fewston Parish 0.6 miles
- Little Timble Parish 1.4 miles
- Norwood Parish 1.6 miles
- Great Timble Parish 1.8 miles
- Darley and Menwith Parish 2 miles
- Blubberhouses Parish 2.8 miles
- Darley Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Felliscliffe Parish 3 miles
- Askwith Parish 3.3 miles
- Thruscross Parish 3.4 miles
- Haverah Park Parish 3.5 miles
- Lindley Parish 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Washburn & Birstwith
LS17 0EL, LS17 0EF, LS21 2NN, HG3 4DD, LS17 0BB, LS21 2PX, LS17 0AG, LS21 2LZ, LS17 0DT … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 8.9 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 37.5 miles
- Ben Rhydding Railway Station 5.8 miles
- Burley-in-Wharfedale Railway Station 6 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 8.6 miles
Hotels in Washburn & Birstwith Ad
- The Wheatley Arms
- The Cow & Calf by Innkeeper's Collection 4
- The Studley Hotel 4
- The Pine Marten by Innkeeper's Collection 4
- Ilkley Riverside Hotel 3
- Old Swan Hotel 4
- The Craiglands Hotel Sure Hotel Collection 3
- Cairn Hotel 3
Schools in Washburn & Birstwith
- Askwith Primary School Primary
- Beckwithshaw Community Primary School Primary
- Belmont Grosvenor School Independent - primary
- Birstwith C of E Primary School Primary
- Kettlesing Felliscliffe Community Primary School Primary
- North Rigton C of E Primary School Primary
- Summerbridge Primary School Primary
- Westville House School Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- Bewerley Hall Estate 6.8 miles
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 7.5 miles
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 9.3 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 9.5 miles
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 9.7 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 10.9 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 11 miles
- Clayton Wood Forest 11.1 miles
- Newby Hall Estate 12.4 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 13.1 miles
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 13.6 miles