Gorges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nidderdale
In or near Lofthouse.
Nidderdale — a gorge in england yorkshire.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Nidderdale Moors (Flamstone Pin - High Ruckles) SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nidderdale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nidderdale is a gorge located in Yorkshire. It is characterised by its steep, wooded valleys and stunning natural scenery. The area offers opportunities for walking and exploring the diverse wildlife. It is part of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, designated to preserve its unique landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1667, -1.8667
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Stonebeck Up
- Postcode
- HG3 5SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- manual: geonames-2641498 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nidderdale?
- Nidderdale is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG3 5SU), in the parish of Stonebeck Up.
- What is Nidderdale?
- Nidderdale — a gorge in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Nidderdale?
- Drivers can use postcode HG3 5SU.
- Is Nidderdale a protected site?
- Yes — Nidderdale is part of the East Nidderdale Moors (Flamstone Pin - High Ruckles) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Nidderdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Nidderdale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG3 5SU. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.