Viewpoints in Yorkshire

Yorkshire's viewpoints deliver some of the most breathtaking panoramas in England. From Sutton Bank — famously described by James Herriot as the finest view in the country — to the sweeping coastal vistas of Ravenscar and the high Pennine ridges, the county rewards those who seek out its heights.

Highlights include Halifax Viewpoint, Errington Woods Trig point and Gibbet Hill.

Visitors exploring viewpoints may also enjoy walking routes, waterfalls and picnic spots.

Viewpoints across Yorkshire

Halifax Viewpoint - Viewpoints in halifax
Viewpoints

Halifax Viewpoint

75 Southowram Bank, Halifax HX3 9XL, UK

Discover Halifax Viewpoint, offering breathtaking panoramic vistas of Halifax from its elevated position on Southowram Bank.

Errington Woods Trig point - Historic Site in marske
Historic Site

Errington Woods Trig point

Errington Woods, Guisborough TS11 8AN, UK

Discover the Errington Woods Trig Point, a historical landmark offering panoramic views and popular trails for walkers and cyclists in Guisborough.

Gibbet Hill - Historic Site in knaresborough
Historic Site

Gibbet Hill

Ferrensby, Knaresborough HG5 0PZ, UK

Explore Gibbet Hill, a historical landmark near Knaresborough, offering rewarding walks and panoramic views across Yorkshire.

Churn Milk Joan - Historic Site in hebden bridge
Historic Site

Churn Milk Joan

Foster Clough, Hebden Bridge HX7 5QZ, UK

Discover Churn Milk Joan, a mysterious ancient standing stone on Midgley Moor, offering panoramic views and steeped in local folklore.

Lady Blantyre's Rock - Attraction in bingley
Attraction

Lady Blantyre's Rock

Harden, Bingley BD16 1BW, UK

Discover Lady Blantyre's Rock, a captivating natural landmark nestled amidst picturesque walking routes near Bingley.

Lou Taylor's Memorial Bench - Viewpoints in whitby
Viewpoints

Lou Taylor's Memorial Bench

F9RM+7R2, Whitby YO22 4DN, UK

Enjoy stunning panoramic views over Whitby harbour from Lou Taylor's Memorial Bench, a peaceful spot to relax and take in the scenery.

10 Ton Steel Plug Viewing Platform - Viewpoints in neepsend
Viewpoints

10 Ton Steel Plug Viewing Platform

Five Weirs Walk, Sheffield S9, UK

Discover the 10 Ton Steel Plug Viewing Platform, offering a unique perspective on Sheffield's industrial heritage.

High Bank Quarry - Historic Site in penistone
Historic Site

High Bank Quarry

Thurlstone, Sheffield S36 9QH, UK

Explore High Bank Quarry, a historical landmark near Thurlstone offering stunning valley views and open access for walkers.

Cholera Monument Grounds and Clay Wood - Historic Site in sheffield
Historic Site

Cholera Monument Grounds and Clay Wood

Claywood Dr, Sheffield S2 2UB, UK

Discover Sheffield's Cholera Monument Grounds and Clay Wood, a historic green space offering panoramic city views.

Ilkley Crags - Attraction in ilkley
Attraction

Ilkley Crags

Dales Way Link, Ilkley LS29 8BT, UK

Explore the dramatic Ilkley Crags, a stunning natural landmark offering fantastic hiking trails and panoramic views across the Wharfe Valley.

Bench of Dreams - Viewpoints in shipley
Viewpoints

Bench of Dreams

High Bank Ln, Shipley BD18 4QZ, UK

Discover the tranquil Bench of Dreams in Shipley, offering breathtaking views and a perfect spot for peaceful reflection.

Caedmon Memorial - Monuments in whitby
Monuments

Caedmon Memorial

3 Church Ln, Whitby YO22 4DP, UK

Discover the iconic Caedmon Memorial, a historic cross commemorating the Anglo-Saxon poet, offering stunning views over Whitby.