Crosscliff
Crosscliff is an area surrounded by by pine trees amongst which are the remains of Dargate Dikes an ancient earthwork created before the Dark Ages. A short walk through the trees brings you to the edge of the plateau with fine views of the adjacent Langdale Forest and the North York Moors. Crosscliff Viewpoint provides an outstanding panorama of an ice-age sculpted landscape. Blakey Topping a lonely hill off to the west is reputed to have been created by a giant!
Walking trails
How to get there:
Thornton-le-Dale is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SE 896914
Crosscliff is signed off the forest drive about 7 miles from the visitor centre and about 1 mile south of the north eastern toll point.Follow stone road for about two thirds of a mile to Crosscliff.
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