Out & About …

… on the North York Moors, or wherever I happen to be.

Category: Lockwood

  • The Lockwood Beck Ghost Pack

    The Lockwood Beck Ghost Pack

    Broken ground reveals a disused quarry dating back to the 19th century, with Lockwood Beck Reservoir in the distance. As the reservoir was constructed in the 1870s, it seems likely the quarry was associated with it. However, the mention of Lockwood Beck serves as an opportunity to share a story from the book ‘Strange Stories…

  • Hob on the Hill

    Hob on the Hill

    A pretty dreich morning. So no scenic photo today, the visibility as I crossed Gisborough Moor being about 50m. Notice the purple is not so vibrant today. Perhaps that could be down to the muted lighting, but it is an intensively managed moorland; I still think that’s a factor. This boundary stone named as Hob…