Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate

Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate ward encompasses a rural area of the Lower Nidderdale valley, west of Harrogate. The ward includes the villages of Killinghall and Hampsthwaite, along with smaller hamlets and extensive farmland. The River Nidd flows through the landscape, with its valley defining much of the local geography. The area is characterised by traditional stone-built properties and agricultural activity, serving as a residential and farming community within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The ward's history is reflected in its buildings, such as the medieval St Thomas Becket Church in Hampsthwaite. A notable local landmark is the distinctive single-arch Hampsthwaite Bridge, which crosses the River Nidd. The area's network of quiet lanes and public footpaths, including part of the Nidderdale Way long-distance trail, provides access to the surrounding fields and woodland. Local governance is shared between the parish councils and the broader Harrogate borough authority.