Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Grosmont · 0.9 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 Grosmont, about 0.9 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 and operates through the picturesque landscape of the North York Moors.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4290, -0.7311
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Grosmont
- Postcode
- YO22 5BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Grosmont — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.northyorkshiremoorsrailway.com
Sources
- osm: w203164978 (ODbL)
- commons: Field access under the North Yorks Moors Railway - geograph.org.uk - 2606138.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Yorkshire Moors Railway?
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22 5BG), 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 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 5BG.