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Rokeby

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Rokeby

Rokeby works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hutton Magna, 37km from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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

On a road trip, Rokeby 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 Rokeby to your route.

About Rokeby

Greta Bridge is a hamlet on the River Greta in the parishes of Rokeby and Brignall in County Durham, England. The bridge (now bypassed by the A66 trunk road) is over the River Greta, just south of its confluence with the River Tees. The North Pennines, Teesdale and the Greta Bridge area – including the Meeting of the

Read more Waters – became a source of inspiration for romantic artists, poets and writers during the eighteenth century.

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Where is Rokeby located?

Rokeby is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.5167 latitude, -1.8667 longitude.

What is the population of Rokeby?

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

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.5167, -1.8667

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 Rokeby

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Tan Hill Inn

Britain's highest pub at 1,732 feet in the Yorkshire Dales, a remote and atmospheric destination for drivers and walkers braving the wild moorland roads.

18 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Croft Circuit

A former World War II airfield in North Yorkshire that hosts BTCC and is known for its mix of fast straights and tight chicanes.

21 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

High Force Waterfall

England's largest waterfall by volume, plunging 21 metres over the Whin Sill escarpment in a cloud of spray in Upper Teesdale.

25 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Aysgarth Falls

A triple flight of broad waterfalls stepping through Wensleydale woodland, a tranquil Dales detour.

26 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Buttertubs Pass

A high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.

29 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Durham Cathedral

UNESCO-listed Romanesque masterpiece perched above the River Wear, widely regarded as the finest Norman building in England.

34 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Classic English countryside with limestone pavements, waterfalls, and stone-walled valleys.

37 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

The Hideout Cafe

A motorcycle-friendly cafe nestled in the Yorkshire Dales, perfectly positioned on some of northern England's finest riding roads.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Rokeby

  • 29 kmButtertubs PassA high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.
  • 49 kmHartside PassThe A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.
  • 66 kmUllswaterA graceful Z-shaped lake with steamers, the lakeside road and Glenridding making it the perfect Lakes touring base.
  • 66 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.
  • 69 kmKirkstone PassThe Lake District's highest motor road, topped by an ancient inn and sweeping views over Brothers Water.
  • 74 kmHelvellynEngland's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.

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 Rokeby.

Brignall

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km away

Barningham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km away

Hutton Magna

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km away

Barnard Castle

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 7,040

Ovington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km away

Startforth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km away

Winston

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km away

Lartington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km away

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