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About Whaw

Whaw is a small Yorkshire Dales village in Swaledale, reached via the scenic B6270 from Richmond (25km) or through the dale network from the A684. The nearest motorway access is M6 at Scotch Corner, about 35km southeast. With roughly 10 EV chargers in the area, it's wise to charge in Richmond for longer trips. The village sits near the intriguingly named Garage Spa, reflecting the area's lead mining heritage.

Where is Whaw on the map?

Whaw is in England, at 54.435, -2.029 - about 27 km north of Cross Lanes, North Yorkshire 2.

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The closest airport to Whaw is Teesside International Airport, 53 km (about 49 min by car).

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