Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Embsay Crag
In or near Burnsall.
Embsay Crag — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 366 m.
Christine Johnstone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay · 1.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Embsay Crag is a mountain located in england yorkshire. Elevation: 366 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Embsay Crag is a prominent mountain located in Yorkshire. It offers a range of climbing opportunities and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The crag is popular among outdoor enthusiasts for its varied routes and accessibility. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain suitable for both novice and experienced climbers.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9917, -1.9941
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Embsay with Eastby
- Postcode
- BD23 6PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: n6763235421 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Good Intent Mill
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Whitfield Sike Mill
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Embsay Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.8 km
Augustinian Priory of St. Cuthbert
Abbeys & priories · 0.9 km
Manor House
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Elm Tree Inn
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
Embsay with Eastby War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Primrose Mill
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Embsay
Villages · 1.7 km
Stirton Pits
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
Abbeys & priories · 1.8 km
Inmire Lathe
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
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Manor House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Embsay Crag?
- Embsay Crag is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6PR), in the parish of Embsay with Eastby.
- What is Embsay Crag?
- Embsay Crag — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 366 m.
- How do I get to Embsay Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6PR.
- Is Embsay Crag a protected site?
- Yes — Embsay Crag is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Embsay Crag?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6PR.