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Rillington

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Rillington

Rillington works well as a base: 10 minutes from Norton, 24km from Rosedale Chimney Bank.

Rillington is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,114, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rillington 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 Rillington to your route.

About Rillington

Rillington is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. The name Rillington derives from the Old English Redelingtūn or Hrethelingtūn, meaning 'settlement connected with Redel' or 'Hrethel'. Rillington was mentioned in the Domesday Survey in 1086 and rural life was relatively unchanged until the coming

Read more of the railway in 1845. The village has two pubs the Coach and Horses and The Fleece, both are located next to St Andrew's Church, Rillington, and the A64.

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Where is Rillington located?

Rillington is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.1578 latitude, -0.6949 longitude.

What is the population of Rillington?

Rillington has a population of approximately 1,114 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,114
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.1578, -0.6949

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.

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Worth the detour from Rillington

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

14 km · about 25 min 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

24 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

York Minster

One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, famous for its medieval stained glass.

33 km · about 40 min drive

photogenic

The Shambles

Medieval York street where overhanging timber-framed shops nearly touch across the lane, some dating to the 14th century. Once a row of butchers' shops; the meat-hooks and wide sill-boards survive.

33 km · about 40 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.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Rillington

  • 24 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.
  • 53 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

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