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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Lockton

View of the Hole of Horcum

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Lockton

View of the Hole of Horcum

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View of the Hole of Horcum

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

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Location: Lockton, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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51m

August 6, 2023

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The Hole of Horcum is a 120 m deep, 1.2 km wide natural amphitheatre sunk into the valley of Levisham Beck. Legend has it that it was created by a giant grabbing a handful of earth to throw at his wife. It’s actually created by spring sapping - erosion of the bedrock by underground water, which then causes collapse. This repeated process causes the hole.

country-walks

May 31, 2021

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Skelton Tower, Great please for a break to view the NYMR and Moors

Dave t

January 7, 2023

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The car park is expensive walk from lockton if you can.

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Hole of Horcum loop from Saltergate

3.93km

01:09

110m

Hike the easy 2.4-mile Hole of Horcum loop from Saltergate, featuring panoramic views of the "Devil's Punchbowl" in North York Moors.

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View of the Hole of Horcum – View of the Hole of Horcum loop from Lockton

4.08km

01:11

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hole of Horcum Bridleway – View of the Hole of Horcum loop from Levisham

10.8km

02:56

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 310 m

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Thursday 3 September

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12°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Location: Lockton, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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View of the Hole of Horcum

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Hole of Horcum loop from Saltergate

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View of the Hole of Horcum – View of the Hole of Horcum loop from Lockton

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Hole of Horcum Bridleway – View of the Hole of Horcum loop from Levisham

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