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Gilmonby

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Gilmonby — village in County Durham, England, UK.

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Typical visit
3 h–6 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Gilmonby is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 35 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5118°, -1.9915°.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Gilmonby is a village in the Pennines in County Durham, England. it is situated a short distance to the south of Bowes, in the vicinity of Barnard Castle. The population taken at the 2011 Census was less than 100. Information is kept in the Bowes parish details. It is traditionally located in the North Riding of Yorkshire but along with the rest of the former Startforth Rural District it was transferred to County Durham for administrative and ceremonial purposes on 1 April 1974, under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972.

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Coordinates
54.5118, -1.9915
Parish
Bowes
Postcode
DL12 9JR
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Population
35

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gilmonby?
Gilmonby is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9JR), in the parish of Bowes.
Is Gilmonby a protected site?
Yes — Gilmonby is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
Is Gilmonby free to visit?
Yes, Gilmonby is free to enter.
How do I get to Gilmonby?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9JR. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.