Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.398, -1.95 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 03 00 |
| Population: | 724 |
Reeth, with the smaller settlements of Fremington and Healaugh, sits in the heart of Swaledale in North Yorkshire, beside the sinuous valley of the River Swale. The parish is typical Dales country: drystone walls, slate-roofed houses and steep pasture, making it a popular base for walkers following local routes and long-distance trails such as the Coast to Coast Walk.
Its history is rooted in sheep farming and past lead-mining activity, and today the local economy mixes agriculture with tourism, crafts and small businesses. Reeth in particular retains a strong village hub of independent shops, pubs and a community museum, and the parish has a lively social scene of seasonal fairs, local groups and events that reflect a closely knit rural community.
Postcode districts covering Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 18.4 miles
- Bishop Auckland 20.5 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 21.1 miles
- Northallerton 21.1 miles
- Ripon 24.8 miles
- Catterick Garrison 9.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Grinton Parish 2.5 miles
- Marrick Parish 2.7 miles
- New Forest Parish 3.2 miles
- Arkengarthdale Parish 3.3 miles
- Ellerton Abbey Parish 3.3 miles
- Melbecks Parish 3.8 miles
- Marske Parish 4.5 miles
- Downholme Parish 4.9 miles
- Stainton Parish 5 miles
- Redmire Parish 5.4 miles
- Upper Dales Ward 5.4 miles
- Castle Bolton with East and West Bolton Parish 5.5 miles
Example postcodes in Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh
DL11 6TP, DL11 6TZ, DL11 6AR, DL11 6TF, DL11 6UW, DL11 6SE, DL11 6AS, DL11 6UB, DL11 6AW … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 22.3 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 38.6 miles
- Garsdale Station 16.1 miles
- Kirkby Stephen Station 17.3 miles
Hotels in Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh Ad
Schools in Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh
- Reeth Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fors Abbey Historic site 8.5 miles
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 9.3 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 11.1 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 12.1 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 12.1 miles
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 12.5 miles
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 14.6 miles
- Lune Forest Forest 17.6 miles
- Pennine Chain Mountains 18.2 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 18.3 miles
- Dent Head Hill 18.8 miles