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Viewpoints Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Surprise View

In or near Aislaby.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Surprise View is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Path down the bank - geograph.org.uk - 4361891

Gordon Hatton β€” 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
Levisham Β· 5.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Surprise View 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 Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Levisham, about 5.9 km away. Postcode area YO18.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Surprise is a populated place in Greene County, New York, United States. In 2014, the population was 419.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

A post office called Surprise was established in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1988. Surprise has been noted for its unusual place name.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
54.2981, -0.8330
Parish
Cropton
Postcode
YO18 8HL
Parliamentary constituency
Thirsk and Malton
Nearest railway station
Levisham β€” 5.9 km

Sources

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Close to the scarp edge - geograph.org.uk - 4361882πŸ“· 5

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Cropton Hall Garth

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Pastures North of the church - geograph.org.uk - 2369098πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Cropton

Cropton β€” a castle in england yorkshire.

Notices for Cropton Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 2367462πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Cropton

Cropton β€” a village in england yorkshire.

Smile please^ - geograph.org.uk - 4361871πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

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The New Inn at Cropton - geograph.org.uk - 1864216πŸ“· 5

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Where to eat & stay near Surprise View

Places to stay

Close to the scarp edge - geograph.org.uk - 4361882πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Whitehorn CL

Whitehorn CL β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Smile please^ - geograph.org.uk - 4361871πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hen Flatts Farm

Hen Flatts Farm β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

The New Inn at Cropton - geograph.org.uk - 1864216πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Bank Top Farm Caravan Site

Bank Top Farm Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

β†— banktopfarm.com
The New Inn at Cropton - geograph.org.uk - 1864216πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The New Inn Camping 2

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The New Inn at Cropton - geograph.org.uk - 1864216πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The New Inn Camping 1

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Bridleway to Spaunton Moor - geograph.org.uk - 2365304πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Lastingham Grange

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β†— lastinghamgrange.com

Places to eat & drink

Shop Lane Aislaby - geograph.org.uk - 1927043πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Blacksmith's Arms Restaurant

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Pickering Beck - geograph.org.uk - 2553677πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Rose Inn

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The Bay Horse Inn, Signage - geograph.org.uk - 7926119πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Capplemans

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Free↗ capplemans.co.uk
Ivy covered street-lamp - geograph.org.uk - 7948842πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Star Inn

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Disused Telephone Kiosk, Beck Hole - geograph.org.uk - 6277784πŸ“· 5

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Birch Hall Inn

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Helmsley Market Place - geograph.org.uk - 6893488πŸ“· 7

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The Black Swan And Railings To Front

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Surprise View?
Surprise View is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO18 8HL), in the parish of Cropton.
What is Surprise View?
Surprise View is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Surprise View?
The nearest railway station is Levisham, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO18 8HL.
Is Surprise View a protected site?
Yes β€” Surprise View is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Surprise View free to visit?
Yes, Surprise View is free to enter.
How do I get to Surprise View?
The nearest railway station is Levisham, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO18 8HL.