Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Goathland
Goathland — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Goathland · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Goathland, the nearest railway station is Goathland, located 0.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Goathland is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 376 people. Address: YO22. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 54.4002°, -0.7199°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Beck Hole SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Goathland is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, it is in the North York Moors national park due north of Pickering, off the A169 to Whitby. It has a station on the steam-operated North Yorkshire Moors Railway line. In 2015, it had an estimated population of 430. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Borough of Scarborough. It is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.
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Background
History
Goathland village is 148 m above sea level and has a recorded history dating back to just after the Norman Conquest, though the settlement was not mentioned in the Domesday Book. The name Goathland is probably a corruption of 'good land'; alternatively it may come from 'Goda's land', Goda being an Old English personal name. Goathland was a comparatively remote parish in the 16th century, and Elizabethan recusant Catholics were able to find safety with Mary Harding at Hunt Hall on Wheeldale Moor. The village was a spa town in the 19th century. There are several hotels and guest houses in the village. The largest, the Mallyan Spout Hotel, is named after a nearby waterfall. There is a caravan…
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- Coordinates
- 54.4002, -0.7199
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Goathland
- Postcode
- YO22
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Population
- 376
- Nearest railway station
- Goathland — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1533460 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Goathland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Goathland - geograph.org.uk - 449381.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Other places nearby
Brereton Cottage Brereton House
Historic houses · 0.0 km
Goathland War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heritage railways · 0.6 km
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heritage railways · 0.6 km
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heritage railways · 0.7 km
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heritage railways · 0.8 km
Mallyan Spout
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Mallyan Spout
Waterfalls · 0.8 km
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heritage railways · 0.8 km
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heritage railways · 0.8 km
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heritage railways · 0.8 km
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heritage railways · 0.9 km
Goathland is a village located in Yorkshire with a population of 376. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 376
- Constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
Things to see in Goathland
107 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Goathland →
Flagship📷 5National parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
North York Moors
North York Moors is a Upland area in North Yorkshire, England.
📷 5Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brereton Cottage Brereton House
Brereton Cottage Brereton House — house in Goathland, Scarborough, England, UK.
📷 5Stately homes · Yorkshire & the Humber
Egton Manor
Egton Manor — manor house in Egton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Goathland War Memorial
Goathland War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Grosmont Bridge
Grosmont Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hole of Horcum Viewpoint
Hole of Horcum Viewpoint — Named viewpoint at 6 m elevation.
📷 3Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Lucy's View
Lucy's View is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Needle Point
Needle Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brereton Cottage Brereton House
Brereton Cottage Brereton House — house in Goathland, Scarborough, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Goathland War Memorial
Goathland War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Goathland
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brow House Farm Caravan & Camping Site
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Priory Farm Campsite
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📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Horseshoe Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Caravan Club Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Lady Cross Plantation
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Birch Hall Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Station Tavern
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Wilson Arms
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📷 6Restaurants · North East England
Estbek House
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Ship Inn Flats
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📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hadleys Fish Restaurant
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Goathland?
- Goathland is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22), in the parish of Goathland.
- What is Goathland?
- Goathland — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Goathland?
- The nearest railway station is Goathland, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO22.
- Is Goathland a protected site?
- Yes — Goathland is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Beck Hole SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Goathland free to visit?
- Yes, Goathland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Goathland?
- The nearest railway station is Goathland, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22.