The Top 20 Attractions around Eggborough
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Eggborough. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Eggborough is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Selby Abbey
Highlight • Historical Site
Selby Abbey has been an important place of worship for over 900 years. You can visit or attend services here. Look out for the world-famous stained-glass windows and medieval architecture. …
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Ferrybridge Old Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
The Old Bridge is hidden away under a tangle of newer concrete flyovers, where the Great North Road crosses the River Aire. It’s traffic-free and provides a quieter route for cyclist and walkers to cross.
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Birkin Tea Room
Highlight • Cafe
Popular with cyclists - fast service, very reasonable prices, and always a smile and a warm welcome.
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RAF Burn Airfield
Highlight • Trail
A former Royal Air Force satellite station that opened in 1942, to close in 1946.
Many of the buildings have now been dismantled, but the three runways remain intact and are used by the Burn Gliding Club.
Many of the buildings have now been dismantled, but the three runways remain intact and are used by the Burn Gliding Club.
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Pontefract Castle Ruins
Highlight • Castle
Unfortunately, only ruins can be seen of the castle, which used to be one of the most important castles in Yorkshire.
Currently, a large visitor center is being built where …
Currently, a large visitor center is being built where …
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Selby Canal
Highlight • Cycleway
Selby canal was opened in 1778 to provide a bypass to the lower River Aire and connect boats with the River Ouse at Selby. It's only 6 miles (10 km) …
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Carlton Towers
Highlight • Castle
A Grade I listed Victorian Gothic building, Carlton Towers is a beautiful historic house standing in 250 acres of farmland. The house belongs to the 18th Duke of Norfolk, although …
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Brockadale Nature Reserve
Highlight • Trail
Brockadale Nature Reserve, nestled in West Yorkshire, is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Its rich biodiversity includes ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, and pristine wetlands. Please note that access and regulations …
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River Ouse
Highlight • Viewpoint
The River Ouse is 52 miles (84 km) in length and is navigable for its entirety. It's renowned for flooding with waters occasionally rising to more than 18 feet (5 …
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Gravel Section of the Trans Pennine Trail (Topham Ferry to Crow Croft Lane)
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Sandy / gravelly section of the TPT north of Sykehouse. It's a great short cut to a quiet road crossing over the M62 to Gowdall and do-able on a road …
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New Junction Canal Towpath
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Lovely bit of canal towpath linking Braithwaite to Sykehouse that's part of the Transpennine Trail. The surface is hardpacked gravel and ok to ride on with a road bike.
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