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The Great Britain Guide

Towns & cities · North West England

Swinden

Free admission

Swinden — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.

Swinden, towns & cities in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Hellifield · 2.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Swinden is located in North Yorkshire with the postcode BD23 4LS. The nearest railway station is Hellifield, which is 2.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Swinden is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 20 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.9853°, -2.2134°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Swinden is a village in the civil parish of Hellifield, in North Yorkshire, England. It is near Halton West and Nappa and about 7 miles (11 km) north of Barnoldswick. The population was estimated at 20 in 2010. Swinden was historically a township in the ancient parish of Gisburn in the West Riding of Yorkshire. It became a separate civil parish in 1866. It was transferred to the new county of North Yorkshire in 1974. The civil parish was abolished on 1 April 2014 and amalgamated with the parish of Hellifield. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Craven District, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.

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Coordinates
53.9853, -2.2134
Parish
Hellifield
Postcode
BD23 4LS
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Population
20
Nearest railway station
Hellifield2.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Swinden is a small town located in North West England with a population of 20. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
20
Constituency
Skipton and Ripon

Things to see in Swinden

6 attractions within 12 km.

Hard Knott Hill and Blue Hill - geograph.org.uk - 171460📷 3

Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Blue Hill

Blue Hill — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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View To Middlesber Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3772859📷 5

Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber

Hard Knot Hill

Hard Knot Hill — a hill or mountain in england north west.

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Halton Bridge📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Halton Bridge

Halton Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Swinden Hall📷 3

Historic houses · North West England

Swinden Hall

Swinden Hall — historic building in Hellifield, North Yorkshire, England.

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A682 near Cotter Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3293541📷 3

Burial mounds & barrows · North West England

Round Hill tumulus

Round Hill tumulus — a burial mound in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Victorian postbox, Halton West - geograph.org.uk - 5872580📷 5

Villages · North West England

Halton West

Halton West — a village in england north west.

Nearby

Swinden Hall📷 3

Historic houses · North West England

Swinden Hall

Swinden Hall — historic building in Hellifield, North Yorkshire, England.

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A682 near Cotter Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3293541📷 3

Burial mounds & barrows · North West England

Round Hill tumulus

Round Hill tumulus — a burial mound in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Lovely summer evening on the Hellifield Peel estate - geograph.org.uk - 6307978📷 4

Historic houses · North West England

Hellifield Peel

Hellifield Peel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Halton Bridge📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Halton Bridge

Halton Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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View To Middlesber Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3772859📷 5

Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber

Hard Knot Hill

Hard Knot Hill — a hill or mountain in england north west.

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Victorian postbox, Halton West - geograph.org.uk - 5872580📷 5

Villages · North West England

Halton West

Halton West — a village in england north west.

Where to eat & stay near Swinden

Places to stay

Waterside lane, Hellifield - geograph.org.uk - 5870289📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Gallaber Park

Gallaber Park — a campsite in england north west.

gallaberpark.com
Lodge by an entrance to the Coniston Hall Estate from the A65, Coniston Cold - geograph.org.uk - 7992797📷 5

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa

The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa — a hotel in england north west. 4-star.

theconistonhotel.com
KX100 Telephone Box in Paythorne - geograph.org.uk - 5558709📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Manor House Farm Caravan Site

Manor House Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.

Long Preston war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5910606📷 5

B&Bs · North West England

Maypole Inn

Maypole Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.

Freemaypole.pub
Hurries Farm - geograph.org.uk - 1893379📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Hurries Farm CL

Hurries Farm CL — a caravan park in england north west.

Stable Block - geograph.org.uk - 6756385📷 5

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Newfield Hall

Newfield Hall — a hotel in england north west.

newfield-hall-guest-house.northyorkshirehotels.net

Places to eat & drink

Long Preston war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5910606📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Maypole Inn

Maypole Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Direction Sign - Signpost by the A65 High Street in Gargrave - geograph.org.uk - 8041103📷 7

Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium

The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium — a café in england north west.

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on the B6478 - geograph.org.uk - 5141533📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Crow Trees Inn

Crow Trees Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Ingfield Lane, Settle - geograph.org.uk - 6389864📷 6

Historic pubs · North West England

Falcon Manor Hotel

Falcon Manor Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

falcon-manor.yorkshire-hotel.com
Spring scene in Hetton - geograph.org.uk - 1825627📷 5

Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Angel Inn

The Angel Inn — a restaurant in england north west.

The Spread Eagle at Sawley - geograph.org.uk - 2557017📷 5

Restaurants · North West England

The Spread Eagle

The Spread Eagle — a restaurant in england north west.

spreadeaglesawley.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Swinden?
Swinden is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 4LS), in the parish of Hellifield.
What is Swinden?
Swinden — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
How do I get to Swinden?
The nearest railway station is Hellifield, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 4LS.
Is Swinden free to visit?
Yes, Swinden is free to enter.
How do I get to Swinden?
The nearest railway station is Hellifield, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 4LS.