PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
G
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Grindale
EuropeUnited KingdomEngland

Grindale

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Grindale

Grindale is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bempton, 47km from Rosedale Chimney Bank.

Grindale is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Grindale sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Grindale to your route.

About Grindale

Grindale is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles (6 km) north-west of Bridlington town centre. The name Grindale derives from the Old English grēnedæl meaning 'the green dale'. The village has an airstrip, which is used predominantly for skydiving.

Read more It is currently operated by Skydive GB Parachute Club, an approved dropzone of the British Parachute Association. According to the 2001 UK Census, Grindale parish had a population of 98, however the 2011 census grouped the parish with Boynton (2001 pop. 161), giving a total of 229. In 1823 Grindale (then Grindall), was in the civil parish of Bridlington, the Wapentake of Dickering, and the Liberty of St Peter's. Population at the time was 107, which included six farmers and the parish curate. Between 1894 and 1974 Grindale was a part of the Bridlington Rural District, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Between 1974 and 1996 it was part of the Borough of North Wolds (later Borough of East Yorkshire), in the county of Humberside.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Grindale

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Grindale.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Grindale.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Grindale?

Grindale offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Grindale?

Plan your road trip to Grindale with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Grindale as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Grindale located?

Grindale is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.1245 latitude, -0.2736 longitude.

What is the population of Grindale?

Grindale has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Grindale as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Grindale. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.1245, -0.2736

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

Full driving guide for United Kingdom

Tags

EuropeUnited KingdomEnglandTown

Worth the detour from Grindale

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Seaways Cafe

Famous bikers' cafe at Fridaythorpe on the rolling B1251 through the Yorkshire Wolds, drawing hundreds of motorcycles and sports cars on summer weekends for its renowned breakfasts.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Robin Hood's Bay

Enchanting fishing village tumbling down steep cliffs to a rocky shore, famous as the endpoint of Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk.

38 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Castle Howard

A stately home in North Yorkshire, not a true castle but one of England's grandest Baroque residences, famous from Brideshead Revisited.

41 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Whitby Abbey

Haunting Gothic ruins crowning the East Cliff above Whitby harbour, inspiring Bram Stoker's Dracula and reached by 199 stone steps.

46 km · about 55 min drive

restaurant

Magpie Café

Whitby's harbourside fish-and-chip institution in a black-and-white 1750s merchant's house, serving fish landed yards away since 1939. The queue down Pier Road is part of the ritual.

46 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Rosedale Chimney Bank

One of England's steepest roads, hitting 1-in-3 (33%) as it climbs from Rosedale Abbey onto the North York Moors past old ironstone kilns. A rite of passage for drivers and cyclists; caravans are banned.

47 km · about 55 min drive

bridge

Humber Bridge

Vast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.

48 km · about 55 min drive

national park

North York Moors National Park

Vast expanse of heather moorland turning purple in August, with deep valleys, a dramatic coastline and the historic North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Grindale

  • 47 kmRosedale Chimney BankOne of England's steepest roads, hitting 1-in-3 (33%) as it climbs from Rosedale Abbey onto the North York Moors past old ironstone kilns. A rite of passage for drivers and cyclists; caravans are banned.
  • 48 kmHumber BridgeVast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Grindale.

Boynton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km away

Bempton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,040

Hunmanby

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 3,132

Bridlington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 35,154

Carnaby

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km away

Thwing

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km away

Wold Newton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 337

Filey

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 6,530

Plan a trip around Grindale

United Kingdom road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Grindale

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence