| Coordinates: | 54.41, -1.271 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 47 01 |
| Dialling code: | 01609 (Northallerton) |
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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