Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Great Roova Crags
In or near Colsterdale.
Great Roova Crags — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 472.1 m.
Gordon Hatton — 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
- Leyburn · 8.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Roova Crags is a mountain located in england yorkshire. Elevation: 472.1 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: East Nidderdale Moors (Flamstone Pin - High Ruckles) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Roova Crags is a mountain located in Yorkshire. Known for its rugged terrain and striking rock formations, it offers various climbing opportunities for enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its scenic views and challenging routes, attracting both climbers and walkers. Visitors can expect a natural landscape that reflects the distinctive features of the Yorkshire countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2373, -1.8750
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- West Scrafton
- Postcode
- DL8 4RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn — 8.6 km
Sources
- osm: n1076661770 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Roova Crags?
- Great Roova Crags is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4RT), in the parish of West Scrafton.
- What is Great Roova Crags?
- Great Roova Crags — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 472.1 m.
- How do I get to Great Roova Crags?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4RT.
- Is Great Roova Crags a protected site?
- Yes — Great Roova Crags is part of the East Nidderdale Moors (Flamstone Pin - High Ruckles) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Great Roova Crags?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4RT. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.