Willance's Leap is above Whitcliffe Scar. In 1606, a horseman named Robert Willance plunged over the cliff edge in a mist. Willance's horse was killed by the fall, but he survived with two broken legs. To keep alive until help arrived, he cut open the horse's body and crawled inside. This saved his life, but he lost a leg. The leg was buried in the churchyard

Dave T

July 31, 2023

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A seat with a great view. Good place to stop for a coffee.

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Location: Richmond, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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