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Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber

Thorne Moor Viewing Tower

Free admission

Thorne Moor Viewing Tower is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Path across Thorne Waste or Moors - geograph.org.uk - 5489943

Chris Morgan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Turf Moor Halt · 2.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Thorne Moor Viewing Tower is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.6314°, -0.8995°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thorne, Crowle and Goole Moors SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Thorne Moor Viewing Tower is a viewpoint located in Yorkshire. It overlooks the Thorne, Crowle and Goole Moors, which are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and part of the Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve (NNR).

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Coordinates
53.6314, -0.8995
Nearest railway station
Turf Moor Halt — 2.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thorne Moor Viewing Tower?
Thorne Moor Viewing Tower is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Is Thorne Moor Viewing Tower a protected site?
Yes — Thorne Moor Viewing Tower is part of the Thorne, Crowle and Goole Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS National Nature Reserve.
Is Thorne Moor Viewing Tower free to visit?
Yes, Thorne Moor Viewing Tower is free to enter.
How do I get to Thorne Moor Viewing Tower?
The nearest railway station is Turf Moor Halt, about 2.8 km away.