Gorges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Swale Dale
In or near Satron.
Swale Dale — a gorge in england north west.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swale Dale is a gorge located in North-West England. It features steep limestone cliffs and a meandering river, providing striking natural scenery. The area is popular for walking and wildlife observation, attracting outdoor enthusiasts. The geological formations and diverse habitats contribute to its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3667, -2.0833
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Muker
- Postcode
- DL11 6NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
Sources
- manual: geonames-2636452 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swale Dale?
- Swale Dale is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL11 6NL), in the parish of Muker.
- What is Swale Dale?
- Swale Dale — a gorge in england north west.
- How do I get to Swale Dale?
- The nearest town is Satron. Drivers can use postcode DL11 6NL.
- Is Swale Dale a protected site?
- Yes — Swale Dale is part of the Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Swale Dale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL11 6NL. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.