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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Aysgarth Falls visitor centre

In or near Aysgarth.

Free admission

Aysgarth Falls visitor centre — a natural landmark in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on floor of gap in wall overlooking River Ure - geograph.org.uk - 3785339

Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Redmire · 4.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Aysgarth Falls visitor centre is a natural landmark located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The Aysgarth Falls National Park Visitor Centre serves as a starting point for exploring the stunning waterfalls on the River Ure and the surrounding Yorkshire Dales. Visitors can find informative displays, guidebooks, and friendly staff to assist with planning walks and activities in the area. The centre also offers an all-terrain wheelchair for those with mobility difficulties to access the falls.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aysgarth SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Freeholders Wood SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Ure Grasslands SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Aysgarth Falls visitor centre is located in Yorkshire. The centre provides information about the Aysgarth Falls, a series of waterfalls on the River Ure, renowned for their scenic beauty and natural significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.2945, -1.9834
Parish
Carperby-cum-Thoresby
Postcode
DL8 3TH
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton
Phone
01969 662910
Nearest railway station
Redmire4.5 km
Opening
Daily 10am–5pm

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Aysgarth Falls visitor centre?
Aysgarth Falls visitor centre is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 3TH), in the parish of Carperby-cum-Thoresby.
What is Aysgarth Falls visitor centre?
Aysgarth Falls visitor centre — a natural landmark in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Aysgarth Falls visitor centre?
The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 3TH.
Is Aysgarth Falls visitor centre a protected site?
Yes — Aysgarth Falls visitor centre is part of the Aysgarth SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Freeholders Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Aysgarth Falls visitor centre free to visit?
Yes, Aysgarth Falls visitor centre is free to enter.
How do I get to Aysgarth Falls visitor centre?
The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 3TH.