West Scrafton Colliery

No. 752 of 5,435 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 275 for history. History, 17.8 km from Reeth.

A former colliery at West Scrafton, the site of a historic coal mine.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
www.dmm.org.uk/colliery/w110.htmOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.60 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Braithwaite HallGrade II* listed, 16 km from ReethHistory and heritage

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Dante Arms15 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Black Bull15 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Blue Lion17 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Saddle Room Restaurant14 km from ReethFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Low Moor Gallop14 km from Reeth, just outside the parkRainy day
High Moor Gallop13 km from ReethRainy day

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