HMS Forest Moor

HMS Forest Moor was a Royal Navy communications facility in Nidderdale that operated as a high-frequency receiver station for maritime signals. The establishment occupied an extensive site where naval personnel received radio transmissions from locations around the world and directed them to command centers.

The station was established in 1960 and became crucial for coordinating naval radio communications between the British fleet and deployments worldwide. After its military operations ended, the site transitioned to a different use and purpose.

The facility served as a vital communications hub where Royal Navy personnel worked around the clock to receive and relay signals globally. Radio operators and technicians here kept the Royal Navy connected with vessels and bases across the world, making it essential to naval operations.

The site was located in a rural area with limited public access and was restricted to authorized military personnel during operation. Visitors should note that the facility no longer operates as a military installation and the grounds now serve a different purpose.

The station worked in coordination with a transmitter facility in Lancashire, creating a networked system where reception and transmission were handled at separate locations. This distributed approach allowed signals to be efficiently managed across the region.

Inception: October 1960

GPS coordinates: 54.01170,-1.72111

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:00