Climbing & bouldering crags · Yorkshire & the Humber
Simon's Seat
In or near Burnsall.
Simon's Seat — a climbing crag in england yorkshire.

Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey · 6.7 km
About
Simon's Seat is a climbing crag located in england yorkshire, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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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
Simon's Seat is a climbing crag located in Yorkshire. It offers a variety of routes suitable for climbers of differing skill levels. The crag is known for its rugged rock formations and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a natural setting that provides both challenge and enjoyment for climbing enthusiasts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.0342, -1.8814
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Appletreewick
- Postcode
- BD23 6DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: w37100840 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Simon's Seat?
- Simon's Seat is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6DE), in the parish of Appletreewick.
- What is Simon's Seat?
- Simon's Seat — a climbing crag in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Simon's Seat?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6DE.
- Is Simon's Seat a protected site?
- Yes — Simon's Seat 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 Simon's Seat?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6DE.