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The Great Britain Guide

Climbing & bouldering crags · Yorkshire & the Humber

Simon's Seat

In or near Burnsall.

Simon's Seat — a climbing crag in england yorkshire.

A View from Simon's Seat - geograph.org.uk - 2562531

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
Parish
Appletreewick
Postcode
BD23 6DE
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Nearest railway station
Bolton Abbey6.7 km

Sources

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Skyreholme Mill

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Howgill Lodge

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Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Long Lane Peat Pits

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Where to eat & stay near Simon's Seat

Places to stay

Old Pateley Bridge Signpost - geograph.org.uk - 1772084📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Howgill Lodge

Howgill Lodge — a campsite in england yorkshire.

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Old Pateley Bridge Signpost - geograph.org.uk - 1772084📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Howgill Lodge

Howgill Lodge — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

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Greylag geese on the bank of the Wharfe - geograph.org.uk - 8045766📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Mason's Campsite

Mason's Campsite — a campsite in england yorkshire.

Greylag geese on the bank of the Wharfe - geograph.org.uk - 8045766📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Masons Campsite

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The Strid Woodland - geograph.org.uk - 3686244📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Bolton Abbey Estate Caravan Club Site

Bolton Abbey Estate Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

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In the Hamlet of Storiths - geograph.org.uk - 2678071📷 5

Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Back O' Th' Hill

Back O' Th' Hill — a hostel in england yorkshire.

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Places to eat & drink

Grassington Square - geograph.org.uk - 7287429📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Grassington House Hotel

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The centre of Embsay village - geograph.org.uk - 7778986📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Elm Tree Inn

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Spring scene in Hetton - geograph.org.uk - 1825627📷 5

Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Angel Inn

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Skipton - Craven Court - geograph.org.uk - 7287515📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Rustic Shop And Former Stable Buildings To Rear Of The Red Lion Public House

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Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

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Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

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Climbing & bouldering crags · Yorkshire & the Humber

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A steep drop into Gowerdale - geograph.org.uk - 1833862📷 5

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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.