Crackpot Hall
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The dramatic remains of an abandoned 18th-century farmhouse sit high on the edge of a remote hillside in the Yorkshire Dales.

📜 Abandoned 18th-century farmhouse in ruins near Keld in Swaledale.
🔍 Name derived from Viking 'pot' (deep hole) and Old English for crow.

Why Go

🏞️ Impressive ruins in a stunning Yorkshire Dales location with wonderful views over the Swale Valley.
🚶‍♀️ Great for walkers on the Coast to Coast Path or Pennine Way.
✨ Atmospheric remains invite imagining past lives.

Why Avoid

⛰️ Remote hillside location, requiring a walk to access.
🚧 Abandoned due to subsidence from lead mining.

Tips

🧺 Well worth taking a picnic to enjoy the views.
🚶‍♀️ Accessible by walk from Keld or Muker (approx. 1 mile east of Keld, grid ref NY906008).

🅿️ Parking Chargeable car park available at Keld campsite.

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