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Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber

Fox Crag

In or near Askwith.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Fox Crag is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Fields and wood at Norwood Edge - geograph.org.uk - 106536

Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Burley-in-Wharfedale · 7.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Fox Crag is a named viewpoint in Yorkshire, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Burley-in-Wharfedale, about 7.2 km away. Postcode area LS21.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Fox Crag is a viewpoint located in the Yorkshire region, specifically within the parish of Norwood, postcode LS21. It is situated in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), offering scenic vistas of the surrounding landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.9562, -1.6806
Parish
Norwood
Postcode
LS21 2RA
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Nearest railway station
Burley-in-Wharfedale7.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fox Crag?
Fox Crag is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS21 2RA), in the parish of Norwood.
What is Fox Crag?
Fox Crag is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Fox Crag?
The nearest railway station is Burley-in-Wharfedale, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS21 2RA.
Is Fox Crag a protected site?
Yes — Fox Crag is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
Is Fox Crag free to visit?
Yes, Fox Crag is free to enter.
How do I get to Fox Crag?
The nearest railway station is Burley-in-Wharfedale, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS21 2RA.