Photo of The Bridestones, a rock formation near Levisham in the North York Moors, North Yorkshire, northern England.

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The Bridestones

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The Bridestones are a group of weathered sandstone tors standing above the woods on the northern edge of Dalby Forest, their softer lower rock eaten away to leave top-heavy, mushroom shapes. A National Trust path loops up through bracken and heather to reach them, a lovely short walk with a bit of a climb. Bring sturdy footwear — the ground turns boggy in places after rain.

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