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Skelton

Built-up area in Redcar and Cleveland, England

Coordinates:54.56, -0.976
OS grid ref:NZ 66 18
Population:6,535
Dialling code: 01287 (Guisborough)

Skelton is a small village in the borough of Redcar and Cleveland in North Yorkshire, England, sitting on the western edge of the North York Moors and within easy reach of landmarks such as Roseberry Topping. It lies a short drive from the coast at Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Redcar, and many residents commute into the wider Teesside and Middlesbrough employment area.

The village has a strong industrial past tied to 19th‑century ironstone mining, which shaped its terraces and community; traces of that heritage sit alongside older country estate elements such as Skelton Castle. Today Skelton feels like a classic rural community with local pubs, a village hall and green spaces, while offering easy access to moorland walks and coastal amenities.

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Transport links

  • Airport Durham Tees Valley Airport 18.5 miles29.8 km
  • Airport Newcastle International Airport 43.6 miles70.1 km
  • Railway station Saltburn Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
  • Railway station Marske Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km

Schools in Skelton

  • Skelton Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Handale Priory Historic site 4.3 miles7 km
  • Redcar Racecourse Recreation 4.8 miles7.8 km
  • Wilton Castle Estate 5 miles8.1 km
  • Redcar Beach Beach 5.9 miles9.5 km
  • Danby Castle Archaeological site 8.5 miles13.7 km
  • Teesport Harbour 8.8 miles14.2 km
  • Riverside Stadium Stadium 9.7 miles15.7 km
  • Seaton Snook Hill 10.4 miles16.7 km
  • Seaton Carew Beach Beach 10.8 miles17.4 km
  • Cleveland Hills Mounains 10.8 miles17.4 km
  • Mulgrave Woods Forest 12.3 miles19.7 km
  • Hartlepool Marina Marina 12.7 miles20.4 km