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Streetlam

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Streetlam — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.

Streetlam, towns & cities in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Northallerton West · 7.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Streetlam is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 25 people. Address: DL7. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.3851°, -1.5229°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Streetlam is a hamlet in the county of North Yorkshire, England, located 6 miles (9.7 km) north-west of Northallerton. The population fluctuates around 25. Streetlam is situated in a largely flat area of farmland in the Vale of York, which is a low-lying area of ground that extends about 40 miles from north to south in between two hilly national parks to the west and the east. Streetlam is 174 miles (280 km) south of Edinburgh and is 240 miles (387 km) north of London. The hilly and low mountainous areas of land around Streetlam are called the Pennines and the North York Moors. The Pennines and North York Moors can be seen in the distance to the west and east of Streetlam respectively. The main local industry is farming; however, there are many people in Streetlam and the immediate surrounding area who base themselves locally and commute to work in neighbouring population centres including Northallerton, Darlington and Teesside. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Hambleton District, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.

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Background

History

In the 19th century, the hamlet was also known as Streetlands. There used to be a village inn in Streetlam which would welcome visitors with accommodation and amenities. This inn was changed into a house and is the first house that walkers come across when doing the C2C in the usual west to east format. (Thus, it is the last house on the unconventional east to west format.)

Visiting

The famous Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk (C2C) passes through Streetlam, bringing several thousand hikers through the hamlet every season. Most people walk through Streetlam between April and October and many relax on the grass or in the shade of the trees before moving on to the next village, Danby Wiske, where there is a pub. Streetlam is also noted for being in the middle of the "tedious section" of the coast to coast walk, being located in flat land which is navigable by long winding narrow lanes with head-high hedges.

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Coordinates
54.3851, -1.5229
Parish
Danby Wiske with Lazenby
Postcode
DL7
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton
Population
25
Nearest railway station
Northallerton West7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Streetlam?
Streetlam is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL7), in the parish of Danby Wiske with Lazenby.
Is Streetlam free to visit?
Yes, Streetlam is free to enter.
How do I get to Streetlam?
The nearest railway station is Northallerton West, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL7.