Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kings Head Inn
In or near Gunnerside.
Kings Head Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Kings Head Inn is a historic pub in England North West, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Arkengarthdale, Gunnerside and Reeth Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kings Head Inn is a pub located in Melbecks, North-West England, within the postcode DL11. The establishment is situated near two designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs): Arkengarthdale, Gunnerside and Reeth Moors, and Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, offering a local gathering space in a scenic moorland setting.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3792, -2.0765
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Melbecks
- Postcode
- DL11 6LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
Sources
- wikidata: Q26474690 (CC0)
- wikipedia: King's Head, Gunnerside (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kings Head Inn?
- Kings Head Inn is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL11 6LD), in the parish of Melbecks.
- What is Kings Head Inn?
- Kings Head Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kings Head Inn?
- The nearest town is Gunnerside. Drivers can use postcode DL11 6LD.
- Is Kings Head Inn a protected site?
- Yes — Kings Head Inn is part of the Arkengarthdale, Gunnerside and Reeth Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Kings Head Inn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL11 6LD. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.