Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
North York Moors
In or near Goathland.
North York Moors — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Egton · 2.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. North York Moors is a named hill or mountain in england yorkshire, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Beck Hole SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
North York Moors is a mountainous area located in Yorkshire. It is characterised by its expansive heather moorland, deep valleys, and striking geological features. The region is part of the North York Moors National Park, which is designated for its natural beauty and biodiversity. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails and opportunities for outdoor activities amidst a diverse landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4167, -0.7500
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Egton
- Postcode
- YO22 5AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Egton — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2641211 (CC BY 4.0)
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway
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Bridge Over The Eller Beck
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North York Moors?
- North York Moors is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22 5AS), in the parish of Egton.
- What is North York Moors?
- North York Moors — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to North York Moors?
- The nearest railway station is Egton, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO22 5AS.
- Is North York Moors a protected site?
- Yes — North York Moors is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Beck Hole SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to North York Moors?
- The nearest railway station is Egton, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 5AS.