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Scorton

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Scorton

Scorton is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Catterick Garrison, 40km from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Scorton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,012, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Scorton 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 Scorton to your route.

About Scorton

Scorton is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It is approximately 8 miles (13 km) north-west of the county town of Northallerton.

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Where is Scorton located?

Scorton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.3978 latitude, -1.6128 longitude.

What is the population of Scorton?

Scorton has a population of approximately 1,012 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,012
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.3978, -1.6128

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 Scorton

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

waterfall

Aysgarth Falls

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

28 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Fountains Abbey

Largest and best-preserved Cistercian monastery ruins in England, set within the elegant Studley Royal Water Garden UNESCO World Heritage Site.

32 km · about 35 min 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.

35 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Yorkshire Dales National Park

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

40 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Durham Cathedral

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

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Scorton

  • 38 kmButtertubs PassA high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.
  • 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.
  • 70 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.
  • 78 kmTrough of BowlandRemote moorland pass through the Forest of Bowland linking Lancaster and Dunsop Bridge, following the route the Pendle witches were marched to trial in 1612. Sweeping single-carriageway bends with barely a building in sight.

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 Scorton.

Catterick

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 3,155

Catterick Garrison

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 11,804

Richmond

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 8,413

Hurworth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km away

Bedale

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 4,601

Brompton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 1,848

Northallerton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 16,832

Darlington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 92,363

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