An amazing circular room cut into a huge block of grit stone. Inside, the single room is a seat cut around the edge. It's said that this was made in the 18th century and was the home of a hermit. It's likely that it was created by a local landowner commissioning a folly.

Michael Tilley

June 16, 2019

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A circular room cut into the rock with a seat cut from the rock running round its interior

DirkWi

August 6, 2023

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Refuge carved into the rock by George Chubb in 1790.

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1. May Beck and Falling Foss loop — North York Moors National Park

4.97km

01:22

80m

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2. Falling Foss and Greystone Hills loop — North York Moors National Park

14.2km

03:53

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Little Beck Wood – Falling Foss Tea Garden loop from Sneaton

7.87km

02:11

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Eskdaleside Cum Ugglebarnby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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The Hermitage (North York Moors)

1. May Beck and Falling Foss loop — North York Moors National Park

2. Falling Foss and Greystone Hills loop — North York Moors National Park

3. Little Beck Wood – Falling Foss Tea Garden loop from Sneaton

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