Gorges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Forge Valley
In or near Broxa.
Forge Valley — a gorge in england yorkshire.
Christopher Hall — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Seamer · 5.2 km
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Raincliffe & Forge Valley Woods SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: FORGE VALLEY WOODS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Forge Valley is a gorge located in Yorkshire. It features steep, wooded slopes and a winding river, making it a notable natural attraction in the area. The valley is part of the larger Forge Valley Woods National Nature Reserve, which is home to diverse wildlife and offers various walking trails for visitors. The scenic landscape provides opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoying the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2667, -0.4833
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- West Ayton
- Postcode
- YO13 9LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Seamer — 5.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2649204 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Forge Valley
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Caravan parks · 1.5 km
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Parks · 1.6 km
Ayton Castle
Castles · 1.6 km
Mowthorp Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Church of St John the Baptist
Historic churches · 1.8 km
High Yedmandale Farm Campsite
Campsites · 1.8 km
Ebenezer Methodist Chapel
Chapels · 1.8 km
Hagworm Hill
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Ayton Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Seamer Beacon
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
West Ayton
Castles · 2.2 km
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Ayton Castle
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📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mowthorp Bridge
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Church of St John the Baptist
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Where to eat & stay near Forge Valley
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Scarborough West Ayton Club Site
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
High Yedmandale Farm Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Jacobs Mount Camping & Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forge Valley?
- Forge Valley is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO13 9LB), in the parish of West Ayton.
- What is Forge Valley?
- Forge Valley — a gorge in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Forge Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Seamer, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO13 9LB.
- Is Forge Valley a protected site?
- Yes — Forge Valley is part of the Raincliffe & Forge Valley Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the FORGE VALLEY WOODS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Forge Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Seamer, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO13 9LB.