Waterfalls · North East England
Hissing Scar
In or near Boosbeck.
Hissing Scar — waterfall in england north east.
peter robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Commondale · 4.4 km
About
Hissing Scar is a waterfall located in england north east. A British waterfall recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in upland country where rivers cross resistant rock.
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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
Hissing Scar is a waterfall located in North-East England. It is characterised by its distinctive sound as water cascades over the rocks. The site is a natural attraction, often frequented by walkers and nature enthusiasts. The surrounding area offers scenic views typical of the region's landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5201, -0.9611
- District
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Parish
- Lockwood
- Postcode
- TS12 3LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
- Nearest railway station
- Commondale — 4.4 km
Sources
- osm: n13284825444 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hissing Scar?
- Hissing Scar is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS12 3LQ), in the parish of Lockwood.
- What is Hissing Scar?
- Hissing Scar — waterfall in england north east.
- How do I get to Hissing Scar?
- The nearest railway station is Commondale, about 4.4 km away. The nearest town is Boosbeck. Drivers can use postcode TS12 3LQ.
- Is Hissing Scar a protected site?
- Yes — Hissing Scar is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hissing Scar?
- The nearest railway station is Commondale, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS12 3LQ.