Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Highwood Brow
In or near Broxa.
Highwood Brow is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Peasholm · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Highwood Brow is a named viewpoint in Yorkshire, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Peasholm, about 9.2 km away. Postcode area YO13.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Highwood Brow is a viewpoint located in the Yorkshire parish of Broxa-cum-Troutsdale, postcode YO13. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the North York Moors, recognised for its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2876, -0.5535
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Broxa-cum-Troutsdale
- Postcode
- YO13 0BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Peasholm — 9.2 km
Sources
- osm: n1425050899 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Highwood Brow?
- Highwood Brow is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO13 0BS), in the parish of Broxa-cum-Troutsdale.
- What is Highwood Brow?
- Highwood Brow is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Highwood Brow?
- The nearest railway station is Peasholm, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO13 0BS.
- Is Highwood Brow a protected site?
- Yes — Highwood Brow is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Highwood Brow free to visit?
- Yes, Highwood Brow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Highwood Brow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO13 0BS. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency.