Rylstone Cross has an interesting history! Before there was any cross here, there were a large man-shape rock here, which was known as "The Stone Man". In 1783, a wooden cross was put up to celebrate the Peace of Paris in the same year. This refers to a number of treaties that ended the American War of Independence. Eventually, the current cross was erected in 1995.

There are fabulous views from here, including to the village of Rylstone. A great place to admire the world from.

JakobusPilger

May 29, 2024

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This simply crafted, yet massive stone cross makes a powerful and imposing impression, and can be seen from afar thanks to its exposed location. You could almost think that it naturally belongs in this environment and is growing out of the rocks on which it stands.

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December 17, 2023

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1. Rylstone Cross and Cracoe Fell loop from Rylstone

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Hike the moderate 6.1-mile Rylstone Cross and Cracoe Fell loop from Rylstone, featuring historic landmarks and panoramic Yorkshire Dales vie

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2. Embsay Reservoir – Rylstone Cross loop from Embsay with Eastby

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3. Rylstone Cross – Cracoe Fell War Memorial loop from Linton

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Location: Rylstone, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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1. Rylstone Cross and Cracoe Fell loop from Rylstone

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