Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
West Scrafton
In or near Colsterdale.
West Scrafton — a village in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn · 7.9 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Nidderdale Moors (Flamstone Pin - High Ruckles) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Scrafton is a village located in Yorkshire. Characterised by its rural landscape, the village features traditional stone cottages and scenic views of the surrounding countryside. It serves as a quiet base for exploring the nearby dales and offers a glimpse into rural life in the region. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere typical of Yorkshire villages.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2482, -1.8890
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- West Scrafton
- Postcode
- DL8 4RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn — 7.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634270 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Scrafton?
- West Scrafton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4RT), in the parish of West Scrafton.
- What is West Scrafton?
- West Scrafton — a village in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to West Scrafton?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4RT.
- Is West Scrafton a protected site?
- Yes — West Scrafton is part of the East Nidderdale Moors (Flamstone Pin - High Ruckles) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to West Scrafton?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4RT.