Viewpoints · North West England
Baxenghyll Gorge
In or near Ingleton.
Baxenghyll Gorge is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bentham · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Baxenghyll Gorge is a named viewpoint in North-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bentham, about 6.7 km away. Postcode area LA6.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thornton and Twisleton Glens SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Baxenghyll Gorge is a viewpoint located in Ingleton, North-West England, postcode LA6. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Thornton and Twisleton Glens SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1657, -2.4531
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Ingleton
- Postcode
- LA6 3JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Bentham — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: n5697438749 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Baxenghyll Gorge?
- Baxenghyll Gorge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 3JH), in the parish of Ingleton.
- What is Baxenghyll Gorge?
- Baxenghyll Gorge is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Baxenghyll Gorge?
- The nearest railway station is Bentham, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 3JH.
- Is Baxenghyll Gorge a protected site?
- Yes — Baxenghyll Gorge is part of the Thornton and Twisleton Glens SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Baxenghyll Gorge free to visit?
- Yes, Baxenghyll Gorge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Baxenghyll Gorge?
- The nearest railway station is Bentham, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 3JH.