Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Otterburn
Otterburn — village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hellifield · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Otterburn, the nearest railway station is Hellifield, located 3.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Otterburn is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 45 people. Address: BD23. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.0167°, -2.1798°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Otterburn (historically known as Otterburn-in-Craven) is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It is at OS Grid Reference SD8857, near Airton, Calton and the A65. The village is 9 miles (14 km) north west of Skipton and 1.9 miles (3 km) east of Hellifield. At the 2011 census the population was less than 100, so the details are included in the civil parish of Airton.
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Background
History
The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book, when it was listed as Otreburne and belonging to Roger de Poitou. The name Otterburn derives from Otter Stream, which is the beck that flows through the village. Otterburn Beck, as the stream is now known, drains a catchment covering over 19 km2 and flows south east, covering a distance of 15.5 km before running into the River Aire at Bell Busk. The low-lying pasture land between Otterburn and Bell Busk along which the Otterburn Beck travels, has been known to flood dramatically, with a particular great flood in July 1881. Speight postulates that the land is prone to flooding as it was the site of a lake in ancient times. As flooding here can…
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- Coordinates
- 54.0167, -2.1798
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Otterburn
- Postcode
- BD23
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Population
- 45
- Nearest railway station
- Hellifield — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1838602 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Otterburn, North Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Otterburn Beck.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Otterburn Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Hurries Farm CL
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Scarth Barn
Historic houses · 2.1 km
John Barn
Historic houses · 2.3 km
Warber Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Airton
Towns & cities · 2.4 km
Ormsgill Green Lime Kiln
Historic houses · 2.4 km
Airton Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
New Field Laithe
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Red Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.6 km
Blue Hill
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km
Bell Busk Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Otterburn is a small village located in North West England with a population of 45. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 45
- Constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Otterburn
3 attractions within 12 km.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Otterburn Bridge
Otterburn Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hurries Farm CL
Hurries Farm CL — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Ormsgill Green Lime Kiln
Ormsgill Green Lime Kiln — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Nearby
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Otterburn Bridge
Otterburn Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Hurries Farm CL
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Scarth Barn
Scarth Barn — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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John Barn
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Warber Hill
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Airton
Airton — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Otterburn
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hurries Farm CL
Hurries Farm CL — a caravan park in england north west.
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The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa
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Newfield Hall
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Gallaber Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ash Keys Caravan Park
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📷 5B&Bs · North West England
Maypole Inn
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium
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📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Angel Inn
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📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Falcon Manor Hotel
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Crow Trees Inn
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📷 6Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Royal Shepherd Public House
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Otterburn?
- Otterburn is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23), in the parish of Otterburn.
- What is Otterburn?
- Otterburn — village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Otterburn?
- The nearest railway station is Hellifield, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23.
- Is Otterburn free to visit?
- Yes, Otterburn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Otterburn?
- The nearest railway station is Hellifield, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23.