Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Old Wife Ridge
In or near Wath.
Old Wife Ridge — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 341 m.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Wife Ridge is a mountain located in england yorkshire. Elevation: 341 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Wife Ridge is a mountain located in Yorkshire. It offers a rugged terrain typical of the region, appealing to those interested in outdoor activities. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and provides opportunities for walking and climbing. Visitors can expect a variety of scenic views and a chance to experience the diverse landscape of Yorkshire's uplands.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0598, -1.7581
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Dacre
- Postcode
- HG3 4HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- osm: n768038580 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Wife Ridge?
- Old Wife Ridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG3 4HE), in the parish of Dacre.
- What is Old Wife Ridge?
- Old Wife Ridge — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 341 m.
- How do I get to Old Wife Ridge?
- Drivers can use postcode HG3 4HE.
- Is Old Wife Ridge a protected site?
- Yes — Old Wife Ridge is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Old Wife Ridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG3 4HE. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.