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Borrowby North Yorkshire Map

(Village near Knayton)

Traditional county: North Yorkshire · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

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PlaceBorrowby
Traditional CountyNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude54.296682
Longitude-1.343338
Place TypeVillage

About Borrowby

Borrowby reveals its quiet character through a collection of stone dwellings that hold the morning light against the expansive North Yorkshire sky. It lies 4.4 miles north of Thirsk (from Thirsk: bearing 360°T, OS grid SE 428 892), and is situated north-north-west of Knayton village. The land rises with a deliberate, steady grace toward the crest of Woundales Hill, where the eastern horizon offers a stark perspective over the surrounding pastures. Below these slopes, the waters of Woundales Beck carve a narrow, persistent path through the limestone, their rhythmic movement providing a constant cadence to the rural silence. Borrowby retains a sense of seclusion, far removed from the clamour of industrial centres, yet it remains anchored by the honest geometry of its traditional architecture. The local landscape shifts in colour as the seasons turn, from the pale, brittle greens of early spring to the deep, muted tones of harvested fields. High above the valley floor, the silhouette of Masty Bank defines the northern boundary, casting long, watchful shadows that stretch across the lanes as dusk descends. Every structure here, from the oldest boundary walls to the newer additions, reflects a patient endurance against the brisk winds that frequently sweep in from the nearby moors.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Woundales Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.5 mi, 098° E
  • Masty Bank (Hill / Mountain) — 0.6 mi, 009° N
  • Woundales Beck (River) — 0.7 mi, 070° ENE
  • Lime Kilns 400M South West Of Furlands (Scheduled Monument) — 0.9 mi, 042° NE
  • Cowesby Beck (River) — 1.3 mi, 076° ENE
  • Medieval Settlement At Thornton-Le-Street (Scheduled Monument) — 1.9 mi, 210° SSW · 9 ha
  • The Green (Park) — 2.1 mi, 130° SE
  • Landmoth Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 2.1 mi, 351° N
  • Site Of Medieval Manor House, Landmoth Hall, Including Ruins Of East Wing (Scheduled Monument) — 2.1 mi, 358° N
  • Upsall Castle (Castle) — 2.1 mi, 132° SE
  • Kirby Knowle Castle (Castle) — 2.2 mi, 120° ESE
  • Ing Dale (Valley) — 2.7 mi, 107° ESE
  • Long Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.9 mi, 220° SW
  • Gurtof Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 3.5 mi, 105° ESE
  • Yorkshire Outdoors (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 142° SE
  • Sigston Castle (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 349° N
  • Cockle Beck (Lake / Reservoir) — 4.0 mi, 042° NE
  • St James Green (Park) — 4.3 mi, 178° S
  • Market Clock (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 180° S
  • Thirsk Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 181° S
  • The World of James Herriot (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 181° S
  • Ritz (Cinema) — 4.5 mi, 180° S
  • Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.5 mi, 229° SW
  • The Ballad of Sophia Constable (Public Artwork) — 4.6 mi, 309° NW
  • The Hambleton Forum (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 311° NW
  • Bog Hole (Lake / Reservoir) — 4.9 mi, 022° NNE
  • Monk Park Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.5 mi, 153° SSE
  • Mount Grace House (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 013° NNE
  • Mount Grace Priory (Historic Ruins) — 5.9 mi, 013° NNE
  • Gowerdale Windy Pits/Peak Scar Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 6.0 mi, 094° E · 5 ha

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About This Borrowby Map Page

Explore Borrowby, North Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.296682, -1.343338. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.

Page builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.