East Marton is a Village in the county of North Yorkshire.
East Marton is a small village in North Yorkshire, situated about five miles west of Skipton along the A59. It lies on the route of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which passes directly through the village and adds a distinctive character to the area. The canal is a popular route for walkers and cyclists, with a well-maintained towpath and scenic views across the surrounding countryside.
One of the most notable features in East Marton is the unusual double-arched bridge that carries the A59 over the canal. Originally a packhorse bridge, it was expanded in the 18th century when the road was developed, resulting in the layered arch structure visible today. The bridge is a well-known landmark along the canal route.
The village also has a long religious history. St Peter’s Church, located just above the canal, dates back to Norman times. It features a square tower and has been extended and restored over the centuries, with significant work done in the 17th and 19th centuries. The churchyard is quiet and surrounded by open views.
East Marton forms part of the civil parish known as Martons Both, which includes nearby West Marton. The population of the parish remains small, with around two hundred residents recorded in the last census. The village is primarily residential, with traditional stone houses and working farms forming the main fabric of the community.
Although small, East Marton is frequently visited by people using the canal and forms part of several walking routes in the area. It remains a peaceful rural village with a strong sense of local history and a landscape shaped by both agriculture and the canal network.
East Marton postcode: BD23 3LP
There are great places to visit near East Marton including some great waterfalls, ruins, historic monuments, hiking areas, villages, towns, caves, mountains, rivers and streams, cities, hills, limestone pavements, historic buildings, castles, country parks, geological features, parks, gardens, old mines and ancient sites.
Waterfalls to visit near East Marton include Catrigg Force, Lockin Garth Force, Gaping Gill, Clapdale Waterfalls, Aysgill Force, Great Douk Cave Waterfall, and Ingleton Waterfalls Trail.
The area around East Marton features a number of interesting ruins including Bolton Abbey, Byland Abbey, Easby Abbey (ruin), Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Rievaulx Abbey, Norton Tower (ruin), and Fountains Abbey (ruin).
The area around East Marton boasts some of the best historic monuments including Bolton Abbey, Culloden Tower, Rylstone Crag and Rylstone Cross, and Robin Hood's Well (Fountains).
Hiking Areas to visit near East Marton include Deepdale, Nidderdale, Cotterdale, Southerscales, Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, Embsay Crag, and Brimham Rocks.
Don't miss Askrigg, West Burton, Bainbridge, Aysgarth, Levisham, Pool-in-Wharfedale, and Hardraw's villages if visiting the area around East Marton.
Hawes, Skipton, Richmond, Middlesbrough, Harrogate, Settle, and Helmsley are great places to visit near East Marton if you like towns.
The area around East Marton boasts some of the best caves including Great Douk Cave, Yordas Cave, Gaping Gill, White Scar Cave, Janet's Cave, Horseshoe Cave, and Jubilee Cave.
The area close to East Marton boasts some of the best mountains including Ingleborough.
Rivers and Streams to visit near East Marton include River Wharfe, Whitfield Beck, Mill Gill, Walden Beck at West Burton, and Hardraw Beck.
York, and Ripon are great places to visit near East Marton if you like cities.
East Marton's best nearby hills can be found at Addlebrough, Embsay Crag, Warrendale Knotts, Blua Crags, Sugar Loaf Hill, Attermire Scar, and Rylstone Crag and Rylstone Cross.
The area around East Marton boasts some of the best limestone pavements including Southerscales, Malham Cove, and Warrendale Knotts Limestone Pavement.
Don't miss York Minster, Culloden Tower, Marton House, Norton Tower (ruin), Church of St Peter - Rylstone, and Beggar’s Bridge's historic buildings if visiting the area around East Marton.
The area around East Marton features a number of interesting castles including Skipton Castle, Richmond Castle, and Bolton Castle.
Don't miss Brimham Rocks's country parks if visiting the area around East Marton.
Brimham Rocks, Malham Cove, and Grassington Lead Mines are great places to visit near East Marton if you like geological features.
There are a several good parks in the East Marton area like Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains Abbey (ruin), and Studley Royal Water Garden.
Gardens to visit near East Marton include Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden.
The area close to East Marton boasts some of the best old mines including Grassington Lead Mines.
Ancient Sites to visit near East Marton include Jubilee Cave, Victoria Cave, and Schoolboys Tower.
East Marton History
There are some historic monuments around East Marton:
