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