Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wind Egg
In or near South Kilvington.
Wind Egg — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 276.5 m.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk · 8.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Wind Egg is a mountain located in england yorkshire. Elevation: 276.5 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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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.
Place summary
Wind Egg is a mountain located in Yorkshire. It is characterised by its distinctive shape and rugged terrain, attracting hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various walking trails, providing opportunities to explore the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a challenging environment with scenic views typical of the Yorkshire region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2765, -1.2717
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kirby Knowle
- Postcode
- YO7 2JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk — 8.5 km
Sources
- osm: n4609393415 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wind Egg?
- Wind Egg is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 2JQ), in the parish of Kirby Knowle.
- What is Wind Egg?
- Wind Egg — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 276.5 m.
- How do I get to Wind Egg?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO7 2JQ.
- Is Wind Egg a protected site?
- Yes — Wind Egg is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Wind Egg?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 2JQ. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.