INFORMATION

Hanging Stones is a six-mile circular walk in the valley of Northdale near Rosedale Abbey. The walk will take between four and six hours, depending upon how long visitors spend in each building and how fast they walk. Only those who are proficient walkers, or familiar with walking the moors and are able to read a map should embark upon the walk. It is hoped that the services of a guide will eventually be made available to those who require one. The buildings will only be able to be visited during daylight hours and cannot be stayed in overnight. It is hoped in the future that Job’s Well and Northdale Head House (when completed) may be seen at dawn or dusk, but this will only be by special arrangement. The Rosedale Estate has generously allowed a permissive path to be established between buildings where there is no public right of way. The permissive sections of the walk can only be able to be accessed by those holding a key. It is hoped to make Hanging Stones accessible to all by offering a shorter section of the walk to those who require it. The North York Moors National Park may request that numbers be further limited during bird nesting season. People will be given the responsibility of opening and closing the buildings. It is expected that the valley, the buildings and their contents be treated with respect, gates should be closed and dogs kept on a lead. Details of local accommodation and services can be found at rosedaleabbey.com. There are no facilities along the route. For further information contact info@hangingstones.org. See also: Ebenezer and Iron at andygoldsworthystudio.com.