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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Mount Snever Observatory

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Mount Snever Observatory

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Mount Snever Observatory

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

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

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Wandering Cloud

August 11, 2023

Hiking

Mount Snever Observatory, otherwise known as Oldstead Tower, was erected in 1838 to celebrate the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne. It is said to have housed a telescope, through which John Wormald (for whom the Observatory was built) might have done some stargazing. Don't miss the inscribed words on the side of the Tower; Wormald's adaptation of Alexander Pope's poem 'Windsor Forest'.

Charlie Eddington

May 23, 2021

Hiking

No access to the building but a nice surprise in the woods

May 20, 2024

Hiking

The permissive path from Oldstead towards the southwest is well signposted, but is very steep at 22%. Might be OK if you are fresh, but have to admit it is a real struggle after 15 miles hard hiking in 21 degree sunshine! Alternative is to use trekking poles, or approach from the woods to the east and then descend the woodland track to Oldstead, which would have been easier.

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Elevation 240 m

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

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