Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Royd Moor Viewing Point
In or near Langsett.
Royd Moor Viewing Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Penistone · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Royd Moor Viewing 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 Penistone and Stocksbridge parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Penistone, about 3.7 km away. Postcode area S36.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Royd Moor Viewing Point is a designated viewpoint located in Dunford, Yorkshire. It is part of the Dark Peak Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), notable for its distinctive moorland landscape and biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5338, -1.6764
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Dunford
- Postcode
- S36 9PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penistone and Stocksbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Penistone — 3.7 km
Sources
- osm: w336703764 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royd Moor Viewing Point?
- Royd Moor Viewing Point is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S36 9PA), in the parish of Dunford.
- What is Royd Moor Viewing Point?
- Royd Moor Viewing Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royd Moor Viewing Point?
- The nearest railway station is Penistone, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode S36 9PA.
- Is Royd Moor Viewing Point a protected site?
- Yes — Royd Moor Viewing Point is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Royd Moor Viewing Point free to visit?
- Yes, Royd Moor Viewing Point is free to enter.
- How do I get to Royd Moor Viewing Point?
- The nearest railway station is Penistone, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S36 9PA.