Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Clifford's Tower
In or near Burnsall.
Clifford's Tower — a natural landmark in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Tim Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Clifford's Tower is a natural landmark located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clifford's Tower is a historic landmark located in North-West England. This structure is a remnant of York Castle, originally built in the 13th century. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and offers insights into the area's medieval history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.0049, -2.0257
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Rylstone
- Postcode
- BD23 3LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay — 4 km
Sources
- osm: node/429434509 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clifford's Tower?
- Clifford's Tower is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 3LD), in the parish of Rylstone.
- What is Clifford's Tower?
- Clifford's Tower — a natural landmark in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clifford's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 3LD.
- Is Clifford's Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Clifford's Tower is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Clifford's Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Clifford's Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clifford's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 3LD.