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North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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

North Dale, Goathland Moor, south of Goathland - geograph.org.uk - 848012

Brian Robert Marshall — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Spring – autumn
Nearest railway station
Newton Dale Halt · 1.9 km
  • Family-friendly

About

North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Coordinates: 54.3592°, -0.7111°.

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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

North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway located in Yorkshire. It runs through the North York Moors, designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both North York Moors and Newtondale. The railway offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape, highlighting the area's natural beauty and ecological significance.

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

Coordinates
54.3592, -0.7111
Nearest railway station
Newton Dale Halt1.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Yorkshire Moors Railway?
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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 Newtondale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to North Yorkshire Moors Railway?
The nearest railway station is Newton Dale Halt, about 1.9 km away.