Ralph's Cross on Blakey Ridge

An image of Ralph's Cross is the design symbol chosen to represent the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and it is far-and-away the most recognizable of all the moorland crosses standing sentinal on the high moors around here.

Located high-up on Blakey Ridge; and at the junction of the roads leading to Rosedale, Westerdale, Castleton and Hutton-le-Hole, Young Ralph (OS grid reference 675022/677022) has been a guide to travallers for several centuries.

Not far away, but off the road is "Old Ralph", another cross which can found at OS grid reference 675020/675019.

You can walk or cycle to visit both these moorland crosses; and pass the  "Fat Betty" standing stone and the Milenium Standing Stone on the way if you're staying in Rosedale. 

The bike ride will take a couple of hours and the walk might be a whole day jaunt depending on your fitness level.

Alternatively, a car ride will take less than 30-minutes but it will reward you with some splendid views if the weather is clear up on top!

Rosella Luxury Holiday Cottage

Rosella Cottage is a luxury get-away-from-it-all holiday home in Rosedale Abbey; focussed on the holiday needs of active couples.  We have a cosy lounge, kitchen, a king-size bed in a big bedroom with vaulted-ceiling, and a lovely en-suite.

We've got a village-centre location; and we're easy walking distance to the village shop, cafes, and village pubs with great restaurants.  Built in 1850 but now completely refurbished, Rosella offers luxury in the heart of the North York Moors.  To view availability and for bookings, just click here.