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Coordinates:54.41, -1.271
OS grid ref:NZ 47 01
Dialling code: 01609 (Northallerton)
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Whorlton is a small, rural parish in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, sitting on the upland fringe of the Yorkshire Dales. It is a dispersed settlement of traditional stone houses, narrow lanes and dry‑stone walls, with a tiny population and the quiet, pastoral character typical of Dales-edge communities.

There is local historic interest in the form of earthworks and the site of a medieval fortified settlement, and the parish’s economy remains largely agricultural - sheep and hill‑farming dominate - while seasonal walkers and heritage visitors stop by for the scenery and rural charm. Social life tends to be close‑knit, centred on village events and neighbouring market towns rather than large services within the parish itself.

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Transport links

  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 9.4 miles15.1 km
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 40.8 miles65.6 km
  • Yarm Railway Station 6.6 miles10.7 km
  • Battersby Railway Station 7.8 miles12.6 km

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Local points of interest

  • Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 2.6 miles4.1 km
  • Cleveland Hills Mountains 7.6 miles12.2 km
  • Old Byland Abbey Historic site 11 miles17.7 km
  • Riverside Stadium Stadium 11.8 miles19 km
  • The Darlington Arena Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
  • Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles20.5 km
  • Wilton Castle Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
  • Duncombe Park Country house 14.2 miles22.9 km
  • Duncombe Park Estate 14.7 miles23.7 km
  • Catterick Racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles24.7 km
  • Danby Castle Archaeological site 15.8 miles25.5 km
  • Rosedale Priory Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km