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CROPTON

A motte and bailey was built at Cropton in the 12th century, but it was in ruins by the end of the 14th century. St Gregory’s Church may have been built on a Norman chapel site, but while it retains its 12th-century font, the building is essentially a 19th-century restoration. The New Inn offers accommodation, food and drink and a campsite, as well as tours of its micro-brewery. Other lodgings are available around the village.

The Tabular Hills Walk follows a clear track, but when this track suddenly turns right, leave it by walking straight ahead to enjoy a fine, garlic-scented woodland path, passing through a number of gateways. Eventually, at a junction of paths turn right down to the River Seven and cross it using a footbridge. Rise to a small gate, then follow a farm access road uphill, away from Appleton Mill Farm and continue along Hamley Lane. Turn left at a road junction beside the stump of an old stone cross to approach Appleton-le-Moors. The route turns right just as it reaches the substantial Dweldapilton Hall on the outskirts of the village.