Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Spy Hill Beacon
In or near Swanland.
Spy Hill Beacon is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Paul Glazzard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Ferriby · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Spy Hill Beacon is a named viewpoint in Yorkshire, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Goole and Pocklington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ferriby, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area HU14.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Spy Hill Beacon is a viewpoint located in North Ferriby, Yorkshire (postcode HU14). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the Humber Estuary and is also recognised under the RAMSAR Convention.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7156, -0.4986
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- North Ferriby
- Postcode
- HU14 3AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Goole and Pocklington
- Nearest railway station
- Ferriby — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: n2397769488 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Maritime museums · 0.6 km
North Ferriby War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Ferriby House
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Swanland
Towns & cities · 2.8 km
Outdoor Seating Area
Natural landmarks · 2.8 km
Black Mill (Disused)
Windmills · 3.0 km
Cliff Mill
Mills · 3.0 km
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Far Ings National Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 3.3 km
Far Ings Visitor Centre
Natural landmarks · 3.3 km
Humber Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.3 km
Humber Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.3 km
Humber Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.3 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spy Hill Beacon?
- Spy Hill Beacon is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU14 3AD), in the parish of North Ferriby.
- What is Spy Hill Beacon?
- Spy Hill Beacon is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Spy Hill Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Ferriby, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU14 3AD.
- Is Spy Hill Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — Spy Hill Beacon is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Spy Hill Beacon free to visit?
- Yes, Spy Hill Beacon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Spy Hill Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Ferriby, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU14 3AD.