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, 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)

Start Point
Tom's Corner
Grid Reference
SE1780772619
Total Distance
7.0 miles (11.2 km)
Total Climbing
250 metres
Estimated Time
3 – 4 hours
Difficulty Grade
Moderate

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

Essential paper map for exploring the route:

The Mosaics Gallery

This enjoyable trail around part of Dallowgill is illuminated with 22 mosaics depicting local scenes, 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.

Sheep 1. Sheep
Red Grouse 2. Red Grouse
Dragonfly 3. Dragonfly
Adder 4. Adder
Potato House 5. Potato House
Sighting Tower 6. Sighting Tower
Wild Rose 7. Wild Rose
Greater Spotted Woodpecker 8. Greater Spotted Woodpecker
Friesian Cow 9. Friesian Cow
Flag Iris and Tadpoles 10. Flag Iris and Tadpoles
Brown Trout 11. Brown Trout
Leaves 12. Leaves
Curlew 13. Curlew
Boots and Beer 14. Boots and Beer
Bluebells 15. Bluebells
Fungi 16. Fungi
Deer 17. Deer
Rabbits 18. Rabbits
Barn Owl 19. Barn Owl
Bents House 20. Bents House
Pheasant 21. Pheasant
Roman Soldier 22. Roman Soldier
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