Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wheeldale Roman Road
In or near Goathland.
Wheeldale Roman Road — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
David Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newton Dale Halt · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wheeldale Roman Road is a archaeological located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Wheeldale Roman Road is a historic mile-long stretch of ancient road located in the scenic moorland of North Yorkshire. The road, believed to be of Roman origin, features its original hard core and drainage ditches, offering visitors a glimpse into ancient engineering amidst beautiful landscapes.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Newtondale SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wheeldale Roman Road is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. This ancient roadway is part of the extensive network built by the Romans, showcasing their engineering skills and military strategy in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.3691, -0.7607
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Goathland
- Postcode
- YO22 5AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Newton Dale Halt — 4.1 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/813504324 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Wade's Causeway
Hill forts · 0.2 km
Moors to Sea
Mountain bike trails · 1.3 km
North York Moors
National parks · 1.7 km
Nelly Ayre Foss
Waterfalls · 2.0 km
Simon's Howe
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Crag Stone Rigg
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heritage railways · 3.4 km
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heritage railways · 3.4 km
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heritage railways · 3.5 km
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heritage railways · 3.6 km
Brow House Farm Caravan & Camping Site
Caravan parks · 3.6 km
Mallyan Spout
Natural landmarks · 3.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Hill forts · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wade's Causeway
Wade's Causeway — Sinuous, linear monument in the North York Moors national park in North Yorkshire, England.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · Yorkshire & the Humber
Moors to Sea
Moors to Sea — a mtb trail in england yorkshire.
Flagship📷 5National parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
North York Moors
North York Moors is a Upland area in North Yorkshire, England.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Simon's Howe
Simon's Howe — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 260 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Crag Stone Rigg
Crag Stone Rigg — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 252 m.
Where to eat & stay near Wheeldale Roman Road
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brow House Farm Caravan & Camping Site
Brow House Farm Caravan & Camping Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Abbots House Farm Campsite
Abbots House Farm Campsite — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Marfit Head Farm
Marfit Head Farm — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bank Top Camping
Bank Top Camping — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
White Swan Campsite
White Swan Campsite — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Horseshoe Hotel
The Horseshoe Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Birch Hall Inn
Birch Hall Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Station Tavern
Station Tavern in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Blacksmith's Arms Restaurant
The Blacksmith's Arms Restaurant in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Wilson Arms
The Wilson Arms in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Rose Inn
The Rose Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Capplemans
Capplemans — a restaurant in england yorkshire.
More archaeological sites in this region
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mellor Mill dig site
Mellor Mill dig site — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Industrial Chimney
Industrial Chimney — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Dipping Stone
The Dipping Stone — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Murder Stone
Murder Stone — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wheeldale Roman Road?
- Wheeldale Roman Road is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22 5AP), in the parish of Goathland.
- What is Wheeldale Roman Road?
- Wheeldale Roman Road — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wheeldale Roman Road?
- The nearest railway station is Newton Dale Halt, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO22 5AP.
- Is Wheeldale Roman Road a protected site?
- Yes — Wheeldale Roman Road is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Newtondale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wheeldale Roman Road free to visit?
- Yes, Wheeldale Roman Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wheeldale Roman Road?
- The nearest railway station is Newton Dale Halt, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 5AP.