Where is Hole of Horcum Viewpoint?

Hole of Horcum Viewpoint is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO18 7NS), in the parish of Lockton.

How do I get to Hole of Horcum Viewpoint?

The nearest railway station is Newton Dale Halt, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO18 7NS.

Is Hole of Horcum Viewpoint a protected site?

Yes — Hole of Horcum Viewpoint is part of the Hole of Horcum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Hole of Horcum Viewpoint free to visit?

Yes, Hole of Horcum Viewpoint is free to enter.

How do I get to Hole of Horcum Viewpoint?

The nearest railway station is Newton Dale Halt, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO18 7NS.

Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber

Hole of Horcum Viewpoint

Also known as: Saltergate Viewpoint

In or near Goathland.

Free admission

Hole of Horcum Viewpoint — Named viewpoint at 6 m elevation.

On the edge of the Hole of Horcum. - geograph.org.uk - 2513265 — steven ruffles — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 20 min–45 min
Best time of year: Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station: Newton Dale Halt · 2.0 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Hole of Horcum Viewpoint 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 Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newton Dale Halt, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area YO18.

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Official information

The Hole of Horcum Viewpoint is a scenic location within the North York Moors National Park, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can enjoy walking trails and the natural beauty of the area, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hole of Horcum SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest: Newtondale SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hole of Horcum Viewpoint, located in Lockton, Yorkshire, offers sweeping vistas of the Hole of Horcum. This site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under three classifications: Hole of Horcum SSSI, North York Moors SSSI, and Newtondale SSSI.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.3336, -0.6910
District: North Yorkshire
Parish: Lockton
Postcode: YO18 7NS
Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
Nearest railway station: Newton Dale Halt — 2 km
Official site: www.northyorkmoors.org.uk

Sources

osm: n13673159851 (ODbL)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hole of Horcum Viewpoint?: Hole of Horcum Viewpoint is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO18 7NS), in the parish of Lockton.
What is Hole of Horcum Viewpoint?: Hole of Horcum Viewpoint — Named viewpoint at 6 m elevation.
How do I get to Hole of Horcum Viewpoint?: The nearest railway station is Newton Dale Halt, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO18 7NS.
Is Hole of Horcum Viewpoint a protected site?: Yes — Hole of Horcum Viewpoint is part of the Hole of Horcum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Hole of Horcum Viewpoint free to visit?: Yes, Hole of Horcum Viewpoint is free to enter.
How do I get to Hole of Horcum Viewpoint?: The nearest railway station is Newton Dale Halt, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO18 7NS.