The Crackpots Mosaics

A walk to find 22 mosaic tiles in the countryside east of Kirby Malzeard Moor and Dallowgill Moor

This enjoyable trail around part of Dallowgill is illuminated with 22 mosaics depicting local scenes and flora and fauna which might be encountered along the route. The trail was created as part of a community project to celebrate the designation of Nidderdale as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The mosaics were made in 1997 by "The Crackpots" from Kirkby Malzeard who met regularly under the expert supervision of Margaret Murphy from Rural Arts North Yorkshire. (Source: Nidderdale AONB)

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Statistics and Files
Start: Tom's Corner Grid Ref: SE 17807 72619 Distance: 7.0 miles (11.2 km)
Climbing: 250 metres Time: 3-4 hours Rating: Moderate
GPX Route File Google Earth File About Kirkby Malzeard
Statistics
Start: Old Byland Grid Ref: SE 55006 86001
Distance: 6.8 miles (10.9 km) Climbing: 274 metres
Time: 3-4 hours Rating: Moderate
GPX Route File Google Earth File
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

Summary: This enjoyable trail around part of Dallowgill is illuminated with 22 mosaics depicting local scenes and flora and fauna which might be encountered along the route. The trail was created as part of a community project to celebrate the designation of Nidderdale as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The mosaics were made in 1997 by "The Crackpots" from Kirkby Malzeard who met regularly under the expert supervision of Margaret Murphy from Rural Arts North Yorkshire. (Source: Nidderdale AONB)


The Mosaics:

SheepSheep
Red GrouseRed Grouse

DragonflyDragonfly
AdderAdder

Potato HousePotato House
Sighting TowerSighting Tower

Wild RoseWild Rose
Greater Spotted WoodpeckerGreater Spotted Woodpecker

Friesian CowFriesian Cow
Flag Iris and TadpolesFlag Iris and Tadpoles

Brown TroutBrown Trout
LeavesLeaves

CurlewCurlew
Boots and BeerBoots and Beer

BluebellsBluebells
FungiFungi

DeerDeer
RabbitsRabbits

Barn OwlBarn Owl
Bents HouseBents House

PheasantPheasant
Roman SoldierRoman Soldier

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