National parks · North East England
Fremington Edge
In or near Reeth.
Fremington Edge in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Redmire · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fremington Edge, the nearest railway station is Redmire, located 9.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DL11 6UT, and entry is free.
About
Fremington Edge is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Fremington Edge is a 3-mile (5 km) long wall of crags and scree slopes that is situated to the north of the village of Reeth in Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, England. Fremington Edge forms the south-eastern edge of Arkengarthdale, extending to the point where the dale meets Swaledale. Throughout its full length the Edge stays above the height of 1,300 feet (400 m) and reaches a highest point of 1,552 feet (473 m) at the northern end of the escarpment.
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Background
History
Fremington Edge was formed after the last Ice age when melt water from the retreating glaciers caused a landslip and exposed the rocky outcrops. Evidence of an Iron Age fort on the escarpment, and a settlement pre-date the 8th century arrival of the Anglo-Saxons. The Edge is scattered with remains of old lead and chert mines, and there are many disused shafts and spoil heaps. The chert was taken by lorry to Staffordshire for use in producing china and porcelain. A footpath and a solid dry stone wall stretch the entire length of the Edge with the heather clad Marrick Moor extending away to the east. Midway along are the remains of a disused radio mast The Edge can be climbed either from…
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- Coordinates
- 54.4057, -1.9457
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh
- Postcode
- DL11 6UT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Redmire — 9.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5501520 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fremington Edge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fremington Edge?
- Fremington Edge is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL11 6UT), in the parish of Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh.
- What is Fremington Edge?
- Fremington Edge in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fremington Edge?
- The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL11 6UT.
- Is Fremington Edge free to visit?
- Yes, Fremington Edge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fremington Edge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL11 6UT. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.