description Westerdale Moor Overview
Westerdale Moor is an upland moorland area in the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire, England. It rises to about 429 metres near Old Ralph and Young Ralph and forms high ground around Westerdale, an upper valley of the River Esk. The landscape is open moorland with heather and exposed ridges, while the lower valley includes farms and grassland used for grazing, making the area relevant to walkers and landscape studies.
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Where is Westerdale Moor located?
Westerdale Moor is in the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire, England. It forms high ground around Westerdale in the upper valley of the River Esk.
How high is Westerdale Moor?
Westerdale Moor rises to about 429 metres near Old Ralph and Young Ralph. The summit area is open upland moorland rather than enclosed farmland.
What are Old Ralph and Young Ralph on Westerdale Moor?
Old Ralph and Young Ralph are named high points associated with Westerdale Moor. The moor reaches roughly 429 metres near these features.
What kind of landscape surrounds Westerdale Moor?
The area is open moorland in the North York Moors, with broad upland ground and few trees on the exposed higher sections. It overlooks the upper River Esk valley around Westerdale.
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