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, rivers and streams, towns, caves, limestone pavements, mountains, cities, historic buildings, hills, geological features, castles, old mines, country parks, parks, gardens and ancient sites.
Catrigg Force, Lockin Garth Force, Whitfield Gill Force, Slape Wath Waterfall, Mill Gill Force, Cotter Force, and Aysgill Force are some of East Marton best waterfalls to visit near East Marton.
The area around East Marton boasts some of the best ruins including Bolton Abbey, Byland Abbey, Norton Tower (ruin), Easby Abbey (ruin), Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains Abbey (ruin), and Trig Point on Warrendale Knotts.
Bolton Abbey, Rylstone Crag and Rylstone Cross, Culloden Tower, and Robin Hood's Well (Fountains) are some of East Marton best historic monuments to visit near East Marton.
Hiking Areas to visit near East Marton include Deepdale, Cotterdale, Southerscales, Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, Swilla Glen, Baxenghyll Gorge, and Raven Ray.
Don't miss Pool-in-Wharfedale, Askrigg, Hardraw, West Burton, Bainbridge, Aysgarth, and Malham's villages if visiting the area around East Marton.
Don't miss Whitfield Beck, Mill Gill, Hardraw Beck, River Wharfe, and Walden Beck at West Burton's rivers and streams if visiting the area around East Marton.
There are a several good towns in the East Marton area like Hawes, Skipton, Grassington, Richmond, Middlesbrough, Harrogate, and Settle.
There are a several good caves in the East Marton area like Great Douk Cave, White Scar Cave, Yordas Cave, Gaping Gill, Janet's Cave, Horseshoe Cave, and Jubilee Cave.
The area around East Marton boasts some of the best limestone pavements including Southerscales, Malham Cove, and Warrendale Knotts Limestone Pavement.
There are a number of mountains near to East Marton including Ingleborough.
York, and Ripon are some of East Marton best cities to visit near East Marton.
Don't miss York Minster, Marton House, Norton Tower (ruin), Church of St Peter - Rylstone, Culloden Tower, and Beggar’s Bridge's historic buildings if visiting the area around East Marton.
Addlebrough, Embsay Crag, Rylstone Crag and Rylstone Cross, Warrendale Knotts, Giggleswick Scar, Blua Crags, and Sugar Loaf Hill are some of East Marton best hills to visit near East Marton.
The area around East Marton features a number of interesting geological features including Malham Cove, Grassington Lead Mines, and Brimham Rocks.
Castles to visit near East Marton include Skipton Castle, Richmond Castle, and Bolton Castle.
The area around East Marton's best old mines can be found at Grassington Lead Mines.
The area close to East Marton boasts some of the best country parks including Brimham Rocks.
Don't miss Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains Abbey (ruin), and Studley Royal Water Garden's parks if visiting the area around East Marton.
There are a several good gardens in the area around East Marton like Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden.
The area around East Marton features a number of interesting ancient sites including Schoolboys Tower, Jubilee Cave, and Victoria Cave.
East Marton History
There are some historic monuments around East Marton:
