Fleet Moss

Informal parking with views looking down Sleddale towards Gayle and Wensleydale

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Latitude: 54.257663, Longitude: -2.215739 Get Directions via Google Maps

Closest NPVC: Hawes NPVC (within 7.3 kilometres)

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Opening times: 24 hours

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About

Fleet Moss is one of the most striking viewpoints in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Renowned for its steep elevation, it makes for a challenging cycling climb with stunning panoramic views from the top. As the highest paved road in Yorkshire, it offers a unique vantage point over the surrounding moorland and valleys, making it a favourite among cyclists and sightseers.

An informal parking area provides a chance to pause and take in the sweeping views down Sleddale towards Gayle and Wensleydale. It’s a peaceful spot to enjoy the changing light and weather across the landscape.

Along Oughtershaw Road towards Langstrothdale, there are a few informal pull-in areas that may offer additional viewing opportunities. However, availability and suitability can vary.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is not responsible for and does not maintain these areas.

Fleet moss car park

Fleet moss towards Langstrothdale

Accessibility

It is a challenging climb for cyclists and wheelchair users, with sections averaging 8-10% and a maximum gradient of 20%. The descent from Fleet Moss is also steep, requiring caution.

Getting there

From the market town of Hawes, turn towards Gayle and Kettlewell and drive up the steep Beggarmans Road to the viewing point.

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Fleet Moss

7Q5M+3P Hawes, UK

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Facilities

Toilets

The nearest toilets, including RADAR facility toilets, are at the Hawes National Park Visitor Centre car park. Find out what RADAR toilet facilities are.

Purchase RADAR keys from the Disability Rights UK website.

Changing Places toilet

There is also a Changing Places toilet at the Dales Countryside Museum.

The Changing Places toilet is located at the rear of the museum, which you can reach via the accessible ramp. Information Advisors will be happy to guide you when you arrive at our main reception area.

Please note that the facilities at Dales Countryside Museum are subject to museum opening hours.

A Changing Places toilet is more than a standard disabled toilet. It contains extra equipment and space to allow people with profound learning disabilities, as well as people with physical disabilities such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis, to use the toilet safely and comfortably.

If you need to report any problems or issues about car parks or toilet facilities managed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, please contact us at rachel.briggs@yorkshiredales.org.uk.

This video shows an overview of a Changing Places toilet, designed to meet the needs of people with complex disabilities. It highlights key features, including a manual wheelchair, a hoist, a toilet equipped with grab rails, and a height-adjustable changing bench.

Dales Countryside Museum Changing places toilet

Address: Hawes National Park Visitor Centre, Burtersett Road, Hawes, UK. Get Directions

Dales Countryside Museum toilets

Hawes National Park Visitor Centre, Burtersett Road, Hawes, UK

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Parking

Informal parking is available on Cam High Road, at the top of Oughtershaw Road.

Overnight parking is not permitted in this area, including camping and overnight use of motorhomes.

There is also an electric car charger point in the Hawes National Park Visitor Centre car park. Each unit is a dual charger, providing approximately 30 miles of charge per hour for 62p per kWh.

The chargers are app-enabled and you can find out how to access it.

Important: If using a charging point, you must purchase an appropriate parking ticket to cover the duration of your charging session.