| North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire
county, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. Within
North Yorkshire are the North York Moors and most of the Yorkshire Dales;
two of eleven areas of countryside within England and Wales to be officially
designated as a national park.
Bedale is a small market town
and civil parish in the district of Hambleton, North Yorkshire, at the foot
of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales and is popular with tourists all year
around but especially so in the summer months.
Coxwold is a village a in the
Hambleton district of North Yorkshire. It is situated 18 miles north of York
Easingwold is a small market
town in North Yorkshire. It is located 13 miles north of York, at the foot
of the Howardian Hills. Easingwold is served by several buses to nearby
villages, towns and the City of York.
Filey is a small town in
North Yorkshire. It forms part of the borough of Scarborough and is located
between Scarborough and Bridlington on the North Sea coast. Although it
started out as a fishing village, it has a large beach and is a popular
tourist resort, known locally for its quality fish and chip outlets. Until
1974 it was an urban district in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Great Ayton is a village and
civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire on the edge of the
North York Moors in England. The name Great Ayton is thought to derive from
Ea-tun, tun meaning farm and 'ea' meaning river. It is known as the boyhood
home of the British explorer and navigator Captain Cook and in the 18th and
19th centuries was a centre for the industries of weaving, tanning, brewing
and tile making.
Harrogate is a town in North
Yorkshire. It is part of the larger Harrogate local government district. It
lies close to Knaresborough - the urban area of the two towns had a
population of 85,128 according to the 2001 census, and is now estimated to
be over 90,000.
Hawes is a small market town
in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire. Located at the head of
Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, the River Ure runs through the town and
the dale which is one of the honeypot tourist attractions of the Yorkshire
Dales National Park. The parish of Hawes also includes the neighbouring
hamlet of Gayle. The hill of Great Shunner Fell stands over the town. The
town is famous as being the home of Wensleydale cheese at the Hawes
Creamery. Other local tourist attractions include the Dales Countryside
Museum, based in the old Hawes railway station of the Wensleydale Railway;
nearby Hardraw Force waterfall; and the Buttertubs Pass, which links
Wensleydale to Swaledale. Further down the dale is Aysgarth Falls.
Helmsley is a market town in
the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, on the River Rye. It lies on the
A170 road, fourteen miles east of Thirsk across the notoriously steep Sutton
Bank, which ascends the Hambleton Hills approximately midway between the two
towns; it is also thirteen miles west of Pickering. The Cleveland Way leads
out of the town past Helmsley Walled Garden into the North York Moors.
Towering over the town is its castle and other buildings.
Ingleton is a village in the
Yorkshire Dales, in North Yorkshire. It is famous for walking, hiking and
caving. Favorite walks are The Ingleton Waterfalls Walk and the climb up
Ingleborough which is one of the famous Three Peaks. Directly from the
village visitors can ascend the 2,373 feet of Ingleborough and take in a
view of the Yorkshire Dales from its summit. The more experienced try the
Three Peaks Challenge, with Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent offering
25 miles of outstanding natural beauty.
Knaresborough is an historic
market town and spa town in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire,
located four miles east of Harrogate town.
Leyburn is a small market
town in Richmondshire, North Yorkshire. It sits quite high above the
northern bank of the river Ure in Wensleydale. The name was derived from
'Ley' or 'Le' (clearing), and 'burn' (stream), meaning clearing by the
stream. It has a population of 2208 (2001 census) but this swells in summer
due to its picturesque position in proximity to the Yorkshire Dales national
park.
Malham is a picturesque
village in Craven, North Yorkshire, in the Yorkshire Dales. The population
is only 120. The surrounding county is well known for its limestone
pavements and other examples of limestone scenery. The most obvious of the
attractions for tourism are the Malham Tarn, Malham Cove, and the Watlowes
valley.
Malton is a market town in
North Yorkshire. The town contains the offices of Ryedale District Council
and has a population of around 4,000 people. It is located to the north of
the River Derwent which forms the historic boundary between the North and
East Ridings of Yorkshire. Facing Malton on the other side of the Derwent is
Norton. Malton is the local commercial centre. In the town centre there are
lots of small traditional independent shops. The market place has recently
become a meeting area with a number of coffee bars and cafés opening all day
to complement the public houses.
Northallerton is a town in
North Yorkshire. It is part of the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire. It
has a population of 15,517 (2001 census), but is now reckoned to have closer
to 25,000. It has served as the county town of the North Riding of Yorkshire
and since 1974, of North Yorkshire.
Pateley Bridge is a market
town in Nidderdale in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, on the
River Nidd.
It has the oldest sweet shop in Britain and is the home of the Nidderdale
Museum. Until 1964 it was the terminus of the railway line running up
Nidderdale from Nidd Valley Junction, near Harrogate. Now access is by road,
with a regular bus service from Harrogate.
Pickering is an ancient
market town and civil parish in the Ryedale district of the county of North
Yorkshire, on the border of the North York Moors National Park. It
sits at the foot of the Moors, overlooking the Vale of Pickering to the
south. According to legend the town was founded by a certain king Peredurus
around 270BC; however the town as it exists today is of medieval origin. The
tourist venues of Pickering Castle, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and
Beck Isle Museum have made Pickering popular with visitors in recent years.
Nearby places include Malton, Norton, Scarborough.
Richmond is a market town on
the River Swale in North Yorkshire and is the administrative centre of the
district of Richmondshire. Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales
National Park, it is a popular tourist destination, with a total population
of 8970.
Ripon is a small cathedral
city in North Yorkshire. As a historic Yorkshire city, Ripon had a
population of 15,922 at the 2001 census, making it the fourth smallest city
in England after Wells, Ely and the City of London (in the rest of the
United Kingdom, St David's, Bangor, and Armagh are also smaller). Ripon is
situated at the confluence of the streams Laver and Skell with the River
Ure, which is crossed by a fine bridge of nine arches. The streets are for
the most part narrow and irregular, and, although most of the houses are
comparatively modern, some of them retain the picturesque gables
characteristic of earlier times.
Scarborough is a town on the
North Sea coast of North Yorkshire, The modern town lies 30 to 70 metres
above sea level, on limestone cliffs. The older part of the town lies around
the harbour and is protected by a rocky headland. Scarborough is served by
Scarborough railway station, with services from York on the North
TransPennine route and from Hull on the Yorkshire Coast Line. With a
population of around 50,000, Scarborough is the largest holiday resort on
the Yorkshire coast. It is home to residential communities, business,
fishing and service industries, plus a growing digital and creative economy.
Settle is a small market town
within the Craven district of North Yorkshire. Historically a part of the
West Riding of Yorkshire, and located in Ribblesdale, the town lies at the
southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales, within a few miles of the Three Peaks,
and is perhaps best known for its railway station which is at the southern
end of the scenic Settle to Carlisle Railway. Settle's market is held weekly
on Tuesdays, in the market place in the centre of the town, which is
surrounded by local businesses, most of which are family-owned, with some
offering items for sale unique to the Settle area.
Skipton is a town and civil
parish within the Craven district of North Yorkshire, that lies along
the River Aire and Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It has a total resident
population of 14,313. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and
known as the "Gateway to the Dales", Skipton is a local centre for tourism,
commerce and education. Visitor attractions include the historic castle; the
high street market (held Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday); and the area
round the Leeds Liverpool Canal.
Thirsk is a small market town
in Hambleton district of North Yorkshire. The town lies in the Vale of
Mowbray, close to the North York Moors, 20 miles north of York. Cod Beck
runs through the centre of Thirsk.
Whitby is a historic town in North Yorkshire on the north-east coast of
England. Nowadays it is a fishing port and tourist destination. It is
situated 47 miles from York, at the mouth of the River Esk and spreads up
the steep sides of the narrow valley carved out by the river's course. At
this point the coast curves round, so the town faces more north than east.
York is a historic walled
city in North Yorkshire, at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss. The
city is noted for its rich history, playing an important role throughout
much of its existence; it is nearly 2,000 years old. The urban area has a
population of 137,505, while the entire unitary authority has 184,900
people. Currently, the core of the city within the walls is a major tourist
destination, attracting visitors from all over the world. |