Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in West Riding, we use the following websites to find information relevant to West Riding and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for West Riding

• Astronomy & Satellites ...
  • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
  • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for West Riding:
  • 39.768168, -75.649652
  • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
  • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on West Riding

• Bird Watching ...
  • We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
  • The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected New Castle County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for New Castle County
  • Since West Riding is near Chester County and also Delaware County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Chester County
  • eBird sighting report for Delaware County

• Waymarking ...
  • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
  • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named West Riding ...

We found two communities that share the name West Riding.

Within Delaware, the name West Riding is unique.

Beyond Delaware, we know of another two communities that are located throughout in the United States.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Maryland
    • Harford County
    • This West Riding is located in Harford County and lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the West Riding that is located in New Castle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of West Riding.
    • Montgomery County
    • This West Riding is located in Montgomery County and lies 95 miles [152.9 km] to the west southwest of the West Riding that is located in New Castle County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of West Riding.

Curious and Interesting Names Near West Riding ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

• Brackenville
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brackenville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brackenville
  • Brackenville is located in New Castle County
• Brackenville Woods
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brackenville Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brackenville Woods
  • Brackenville Woods is located in New Castle County
• Cedars
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedars have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedars
  • Cedars is located in New Castle County
• Cedars Knoll
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedars Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedars Knoll
  • Cedars Knoll is located in New Castle County
• Charter Oaks
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charter Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charter Oaks
  • Charter Oaks is located in New Castle County
• Coffee Run
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coffee Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coffee Run
  • Coffee Run is located in New Castle County
• Greenbank
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenbank have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbank
  • Greenbank is located in New Castle County
• Greenville
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenville
  • Greenville is located in New Castle County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenville <3>
• Greenville Place
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenville Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenville Place
  • Greenville Place is located in New Castle County
• Heather Valley
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Valley
  • Heather Valley is located in New Castle County
• Hickory Hill
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
  • Hickory Hill is located in New Castle County
• Hickory Ridge
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
  • Hickory Ridge is located in New Castle County
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  • Highland Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Meadows
    • Highland Meadows is located in New Castle County
  • Horseshoe Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horseshoe Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horseshoe Hill
    • Horseshoe Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Iron Gates
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Gates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Gates
    • Iron Gates is located in New Castle County
  • Limestone Gap
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Limestone Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limestone Gap
    • Limestone Gap is located in New Castle County
  • Limestone Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Limestone Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limestone Hills
    • Limestone Hills is located in New Castle County
  • Loveville
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loveville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveville
    • Loveville is located in New Castle County
  • Manley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manley
    • Manley is located in New Castle County
  • Maplecrest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplecrest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplecrest
    • Maplecrest is located in New Castle County
  • Meeting House Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meeting House Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meeting House Hill
    • Meeting House Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Meeting House Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meeting House Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meeting House Meadows
    • Meeting House Meadows is located in New Castle County
  • Mermaid
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mermaid have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mermaid
    • Mermaid is located in New Castle County
  • Milltown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milltown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milltown
    • Milltown is located in New Castle County
  • Mockingbird Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mockingbird Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mockingbird Hill
    • Mockingbird Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Mockingbird Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mockingbird Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mockingbird Hills
    • Mockingbird Hills is located in New Castle County
  • Mount Cuba
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Cuba have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Cuba
    • Mount Cuba is located in New Castle County
  • Prices Corner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prices Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prices Corner
    • Prices Corner is located in New Castle County
  • Quail Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
    • Quail Ridge is located in New Castle County
  • Rolling Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Ridge
    • Rolling Ridge is located in New Castle County
  • Skyline Orchard
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Orchard
    • Skyline Orchard is located in New Castle County
  • Snug Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snug Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snug Hill
    • Snug Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Spring Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
    • Spring Valley is located in New Castle County
  • Stony Crest
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Crest
    • Stony Crest is located in New Castle County
  • Swallow Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swallow Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swallow Hill
    • Swallow Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Tree Top Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tree Top Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tree Top Valley
    • Tree Top Valley is located in New Castle County
  • Walnut Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Ridge
    • Walnut Ridge is located in New Castle County
  • Willow Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Run
    • Willow Run is located in New Castle County
  • Winterbury
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winterbury have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winterbury
    • Winterbury is located in New Castle County
  • Woodland Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
    • Woodland Park is located in New Castle County

How Far From West Riding to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as West Riding to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in West Riding and extending to:

• Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies just to the East Southeast.
• Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 42 miles [67.6 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from West Riding to Dover, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 95 miles [152.9 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take three full days and walking would take 6 days.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,802 miles [9,337.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,508 miles [10,473.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,384 miles [7,055.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for West Riding. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for New Castle County: www.co.new-castle.de.us/

The official website for State of Delaware: https://delaware.gov/