Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Foldshaw Ridge
In or near Beamsley.
Foldshaw Ridge — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 271 m.
Stephen Craven — 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
- Ilkley · 4.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Foldshaw Ridge is a mountain located in england yorkshire. Elevation: 271 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
Foldshaw Ridge is a mountain located in Yorkshire. It offers a rugged landscape, popular with hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area features various trails and viewpoints, providing opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the natural environment. Visitors can expect a challenging terrain suited for experienced walkers.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9617, -1.8298
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Nesfield with Langbar
- Postcode
- LS29 0ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkley — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: n2055686295 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foldshaw Ridge?
- Foldshaw Ridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 0ET), in the parish of Nesfield with Langbar.
- What is Foldshaw Ridge?
- Foldshaw Ridge — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 271 m.
- How do I get to Foldshaw Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 4.1 km away. The nearest town is Beamsley. Drivers can use postcode LS29 0ET.
- Is Foldshaw Ridge a protected site?
- Yes — Foldshaw Ridge 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 Foldshaw Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 0ET.