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The Great Britain Guide

Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber

Yorke's Folly

In or near Wath.

Free admission

Yorke's Folly — a folly in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Yorke's Folly - geograph.org.uk - 7022510

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Yorke's Folly is a folly 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

Yorke's Folly is a folly located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its architectural design and serves as a distinctive landmark in the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.0675, -1.7591
Parish
Bewerley
Postcode
HG3 5JA
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yorke's Folly?
Yorke's Folly is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG3 5JA), in the parish of Bewerley.
What is Yorke's Folly?
Yorke's Folly — a folly in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Yorke's Folly?
Drivers can use postcode HG3 5JA.
Is Yorke's Folly a protected site?
Yes — Yorke's Folly is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
Is Yorke's Folly free to visit?
Yes, Yorke's Folly is free to enter.
How do I get to Yorke's Folly?
Drivers can navigate to postcode HG3 5JA. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.