Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Valley of Desolation
In or near Beamsley.
Valley of Desolation — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Valley of Desolation 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.
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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
The Valley of Desolation is a natural feature located in Yorkshire. It is known for its dramatic landscape and geological formations, offering a stark contrast to the surrounding area. This site is characterised by its rugged terrain, making it a notable point of interest for those exploring the Yorkshire countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0068, -1.8799
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Hazlewood with Storiths
- Postcode
- BD23 6AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/990261558 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Valley of Desolation?
- Valley of Desolation is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6AW), in the parish of Hazlewood with Storiths.
- What is Valley of Desolation?
- Valley of Desolation — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Valley of Desolation?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6AW.
- Is Valley of Desolation a protected site?
- Yes — Valley of Desolation is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Valley of Desolation free to visit?
- Yes, Valley of Desolation is free to enter.
- How do I get to Valley of Desolation?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6AW.