Natural landmarks · North East England
The Face Stone
In or near Great Broughton.
The Face Stone — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
David Garside — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Battersby · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Face Stone is a other located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Face Stone is a notable geological feature located in Yorkshire. It is characterised by its unique rock formation, which resembles a face. This intriguing stone is of interest to both geologists and visitors exploring the natural landscape of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4050, -1.0820
- Nearest railway station
- Battersby — 5.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/269231952 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Face Stone?
- The Face Stone is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- What is The Face Stone?
- The Face Stone — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Face Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Battersby, about 5.9 km away. Its coordinates are 54.4050°, -1.0820°.
- Is The Face Stone a protected site?
- Yes — The Face Stone is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Face Stone free to visit?
- Yes, The Face Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Face Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Battersby, about 5.9 km away.