Yorke’s Folly
A popular landmark near Pateley Bridge
Yorke’s Folly
A popular landmark near Pateley Bridge
Yorke’s Folly
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Yorke’s Folly

A popular landmark near Pateley Bridge

The Grade II listed Yorke’s Folly dominates the skyline above the village of Bewerley, and sits on the Nidderdale Way. It was commissioned by the Yorke family and like the Druid’s Temple it was constructed to provide employment in a recession.

The three shafts that were originally built in the late 18th century were designed to look like the ruin of an east window or church crossing. Locally known as ‘Two Stoops’, one of the shafts was blown down in a storm in 1893.

It can be visited at any time and provides superb views over the surrounding countryside.

Information
Parking Parking Availible
Views Great Views
Trails Trails
Historical Site Historical Site

Additional Information

Parking Parking
There is free parking in the lay by on Nought Moor Road, south of Bewerley.
Dog Walking Dog Walking
Please be a responsible dog owner. Keep your dog on a lead at all times, especially around livestock and on the moor, where there are ground nesting birds. From March to July, use a short lead. Remember to clean up after your dog.
Wildfire Information Wildfire Information
To help prevent wildfires, avoid lighting campfires or barbecues, properly dispose of cigarettes and matches, and always take your rubbish home.

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