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Commondale
Commondale is located in North Yorkshire
Commondale
Commondale
Population 129 (2011 census)
OS grid reference NZ661105
Civil parish
  • Commondale
Unitary authority
  • North Yorkshire
Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town WHITBY
Postcode district YO21
Police North Yorkshire
Fire North Yorkshire
Ambulance Yorkshire
EU Parliament Yorkshire and the Humber
UK Parliament
  • Scarborough and Whitby
List of places
UK
England
Yorkshire
54°29′09″N 0°58′49″W / 54.485700°N 0.980400°W / 54.485700; -0.980400

Commondale is a small, quiet village in North Yorkshire, England. It's nestled right inside the beautiful North York Moors National Park. This area is famous for its stunning natural landscapes and open spaces.

Commondale is also a civil parish. This means it has its own local council that helps manage things like footpaths and local events.

Discover Commondale Village

Commondale is a charming place with a friendly atmosphere. It's a great spot for anyone who loves nature and the outdoors. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and green fields.

Getting Around Commondale

The village has its own train stop, called Commondale railway station. This makes it easy for people to visit or for residents to travel. It connects Commondale to other places in the area.

Village Life and History

Commondale is home to a small pub called The Cleveland Inn. It's a cozy place where locals and visitors can relax. The village is quite small, with a population of 129 people, based on the 2011 UK census. This number has stayed the same since 2001.

Historically, Commondale has also been known by other names. People used to call it Colmandale or Colemandale.

Stained glass window in Commondale church
Stained glass windows on the north-east side of Commondale church. The church is special because it's built from local bricks, not stone.

Commondale's Unique Church

The church in Commondale is quite special. Unlike many old churches built from stone, this one is made from local bricks. This is because Commondale was once a place where bricks were made. The church has beautiful stained glass windows, adding to its unique charm.

Fun for Young People: Scout Campsite

Commondale is proud to host the Cleveland County Scouts campsite. It's known as Raven Gill Campsite. This popular spot welcomes Scouts and other youth groups. They come from all over the world to enjoy the outdoors.

The campsite helps the village in a few ways. It brings visitors who might stop by the local pub. It also helps support good farming practices in the area. Young people get to experience nature and learn new skills here.

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