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Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

♿ Wheelchair: limited

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

Steam train approaching the tunnel - geograph.org.uk - 6822329

T Eyre — 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
Grosmont · 0.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

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 Grosmont, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area YO22.

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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

North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway located in Grosmont, Yorkshire. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the North York Moors SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance. The railway offers scenic views of the surrounding moors and operates heritage steam and diesel trains.

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

Coordinates
54.4342, -0.7250
Parish
Grosmont
Postcode
YO22 5BJ
Parliamentary constituency
Scarborough and Whitby
Nearest railway station
Grosmont0.2 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 5BJ), in the parish of Grosmont.
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.
How do I get to North Yorkshire Moors Railway?
The nearest railway station is Grosmont, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 5BJ.