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Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber

Royd Moor Viewing Point

Free admission

Royd Moor Viewing Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Royd's Moor viewing area - geograph.org.uk - 1046127

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Penistone · 3.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Royd Moor Viewing Point 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 Penistone and Stocksbridge parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Penistone, about 3.7 km away. Postcode area S36.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Royd Moor Viewing Point is a designated viewpoint located in Dunford, Yorkshire. It is part of the Dark Peak Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), notable for its distinctive moorland landscape and biodiversity.

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Coordinates
53.5338, -1.6764
District
Barnsley
Parish
Dunford
Postcode
S36 9PA
Parliamentary constituency
Penistone and Stocksbridge
Nearest railway station
Penistone — 3.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Royd Moor Viewing Point?
Royd Moor Viewing Point is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S36 9PA), in the parish of Dunford.
Is Royd Moor Viewing Point a protected site?
Yes — Royd Moor Viewing Point is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Royd Moor Viewing Point free to visit?
Yes, Royd Moor Viewing Point is free to enter.
How do I get to Royd Moor Viewing Point?
The nearest railway station is Penistone, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S36 9PA.