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The Coldstones Cut

Hidden Gem

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Moorland

Walking, Photography

Year round

Photo: Michael Garlick via Geograph.org.uk

The Coldstones Cut is a walk-in hilltop artwork and viewpoint on Greenhow Hill above Pateley Bridge, in Nidderdale in North Yorkshire. A maze of ramps, passages and high platforms enclosed by great drystone walls leads up to viewing points that look out over the Yorkshire Dales on one side and strai...

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Food Spots nearby

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Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

4 day, 3 overnight

Harewell Wood Cabin

Nearest Hidden Gem 3

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is The Coldstones Cut?
North Yorkshire holds this massive hilltop landmark. Walkers climb up Greenhow Hill near Pateley Bridge to find the structure 1378\.

What type of place is The Coldstones Cut?
The Coldstones Cut is a public art sculpture on a hill in North Yorkshire 1378\.

When is the best time to visit The Coldstones Cut?
All seasons work well since the site opens year-round. Clear days give you the finest views across the landscape, though winter weather requires extra layers 1378\.

What can you do at The Coldstones Cut?
Exploring the winding stone labyrinth takes you on a fascinating walk up to elevated platforms 1378\. People love peering directly down into the working limestone quarry from these high vantage points 1378\.

How long should I spend at The Coldstones Cut?
Roughly an hour provides plenty of time to wander through the pathways and snap photos 1378\. Serious walkers can easily extend their stay by joining up with regional trails.

Where do I park at The Coldstones Cut?
Vehicles can use the seven available spaces nearby, which provide four day and three overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near The Coldstones Cut?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near The Coldstones Cut, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near The Coldstones Cut?
Harewell Wood Cabin offers a place to stay in the area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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