Wildlife reserves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Roach Lime Hills
In or near Fairburn.
Roach Lime Hills — site of special scientific interest in West Yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- East Garforth · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roach Lime Hills is a nature reserve in Yorkshire. Built or established in 1983, it dates from the modern period. Officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Selby parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is East Garforth, about 1.7 km away. Postcode area LS25.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roach Lime Hills SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Roach Lime Hills is a wildlife reserve located in Kippax, Yorkshire (postcode LS25). Established in 1983, it is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological significance. The area features modern conservation efforts aimed at preserving its unique wildlife and habitats.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7773, -1.3672
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Kippax
- Postcode
- LS25 7FJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Selby
- Established
- 1983
- Nearest railway station
- East Garforth — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q134964164 (CC0)
- commons: Roach Lime Hills SSSI from NW.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roach Lime Hills?
- Roach Lime Hills is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS25 7FJ), in the parish of Kippax.
- What is Roach Lime Hills?
- Roach Lime Hills — site of special scientific interest in West Yorkshire.
- How do I get to Roach Lime Hills?
- The nearest railway station is East Garforth, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS25 7FJ.
- When was Roach Lime Hills built?
- Built or established in 1983.
- Is Roach Lime Hills a listed building?
- Roach Lime Hills is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Roach Lime Hills a protected site?
- Yes — Roach Lime Hills is part of the Roach Lime Hills SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Roach Lime Hills free to visit?
- Yes, Roach Lime Hills is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roach Lime Hills?
- The nearest railway station is East Garforth, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS25 7FJ.