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North Yorkshire Moors Railway

North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.

Goathland station (North Yorkshire Moors Railway) - geograph.org.uk - 4583081

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Spring – autumn
Nearest railway station
Goathland · 0.1 km
  • Family-friendly

About

North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a place of interest in Yorkshire. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Goathland, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area YO22.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Beck Hole SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway located in Goathland, Yorkshire. It operates through the North York Moors, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) along with the Beck Hole area. The railway offers scenic views of the moors and is notable for its historical significance in the region.

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Coordinates
54.3997, -0.7114
Parish
Goathland
Postcode
YO22 5NG
Parliamentary constituency
Scarborough and Whitby
Nearest railway station
Goathland0.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Yorkshire Moors Railway?
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22 5NG), in the parish of Goathland.
Is North Yorkshire Moors Railway a protected site?
Yes — North Yorkshire Moors Railway is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Beck Hole SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to North Yorkshire Moors Railway?
The nearest railway station is Goathland, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 5NG.