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The Great Britain Guide

Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber

Needle Point

In or near Goathland.

Free admission

Needle Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Needle Point, viewpoints in Yorkshire & the Humber

Phil Catterall — 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 · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Needle Point 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 0.8 km away. Postcode area YO18.

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Protected designations

  • 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.

From the Wikipedia article

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Coordinates
54.3465, -0.7071
Parish
Lockton
Postcode
YO18 7NS
Parliamentary constituency
Thirsk and Malton
Nearest railway station
Newton Dale Halt0.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Needle Point?
Needle Point is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO18 7NS), in the parish of Lockton.
What is Needle Point?
Needle Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Needle Point?
The nearest railway station is Newton Dale Halt, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO18 7NS.
Is Needle Point a protected site?
Yes — Needle Point is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Newtondale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Needle Point free to visit?
Yes, Needle Point is free to enter.
How do I get to Needle Point?
The nearest railway station is Newton Dale Halt, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO18 7NS.