Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hole of Horcum Viewpoint
Also known as: Saltergate Viewpoint
Hole of Horcum Viewpoint — Named viewpoint at 6 m elevation.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Newton Dale Halt · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hole of Horcum Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in Yorkshire, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newton Dale Halt, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area YO18.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hole of Horcum SSSI
- 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
Hole of Horcum Viewpoint, located in Lockton, Yorkshire, offers sweeping vistas of the Hole of Horcum. This site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under three classifications: Hole of Horcum SSSI, North York Moors SSSI, and Newtondale SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3336, -0.6910
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Lockton
- Postcode
- YO18 7NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Newton Dale Halt — 2 km
- Official site
- www.northyorkmoors.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n13673159851 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hole of Horcum Viewpoint?
- Hole of Horcum Viewpoint is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO18 7NS), in the parish of Lockton.
- Is Hole of Horcum Viewpoint a protected site?
- Yes — Hole of Horcum Viewpoint is part of the Hole of Horcum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hole of Horcum Viewpoint free to visit?
- Yes, Hole of Horcum Viewpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hole of Horcum Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Newton Dale Halt, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO18 7NS.