The Cross

No. 198 of 5,421 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 137 for history. History, 13.3 km from Reeth, just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

An obelisk known as The Cross, listed at Grade II*.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

• History

Facts

Heritage

Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-30

Best months

Any time of yearoffyougo rules

Getting there

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Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first

Easby HallGrade II* listed, 15 km from Reeth, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

The Kings HeadGrade II* listed, 13 km from Reeth, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

Castle House B&BGrade I listed, 13 km from Reeth, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

Richmond Caravan ParkStay, 12 km from Reeth, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first

Golden Lion13 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs

Buck Inn13 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs

The Ralph Fitz Randal14 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs

Travellers Rest16 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first

Georgian Theatre RoyalGrade I listed, 13 km from Reeth, just outside the parkArt and galleries

Green Howards Museum13 km from Reeth, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

Richmondshire Museum14 km from Reeth, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

The Station Cinema14 km from Reeth, just outside the parkRainy day