The North York Moors Old Grey Matter Test
The Answers
What is the name of a folly which was carved from a single boulder in which the carver was reputed to have lived?
A The Hermitage
Can you name these highlighted points on the Cleveland Way?
B Cringle
C Wainstones
E Carr Ridge, Urra Moor
Hayburn Wyke, Cloughton Wyke , Maw Wyke. But what is a Wyke (A)? For an extra point Ravenscar lies to the north of Hayburn Wyke but it hasn’t always been called Ravenscar. What was it called up to 1897(B)?
A A Wyke is a place on the shoreline where a boat can be landed and where there is a way up from the beach.
B Ravenscar was called 'Peak' prior to 1897.
Name 5 waterfalls in the north ranger area
A Mallyan Spout, Falling Foss, Nelly Ayre Foss, Thomason Foss, Old Meggison
Which national landmark sits at one of the highest points in the north area?
A Danby Beacon
Name this steam locomotive engine (A)? Bonus question: It can often be seen running on the Pickering to Grosmont line – When was this line re-opened and who by (B)?
A Sir Nigel Gresley
B 1973, North York Moors Historical Railway Trust Ltd
Guess the location
A Lealholm Stepping Stones
How long is the Esk Valley Walk?
A 37 miles (60km)
Which village is nearest to Simon Howe?
A Goathland
This plant is rare in the NYMNP but can be found growing on the Levisham Estate – what is it(A)? Bonus question: A rare arctic alpine plant can also be found growing on the Levisham Estate, especially on north facing slopes, can you name it (B)?
A Globe Flower
B Dwarf Cornel
How may mosaic panels are there on the sea wall at Robin Hoods Bay(A)? And what is the name of the artist who produced the mosaic(B)?
A 50 mosaic panels
B Ruth Wilkinson
You may have to do a bit of research for this answer - go to https://youtu.be/3yU_Rue2Pvc
This is White Mare Crag, its alternate name supplies part of the name of a nearby village. What is the village name (A) and why is it a record holder (B)?
A Whitestone Cliff
B Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe is the longest hyphenated place name in England
On which moorland would you find Blue Man-i'-th'-Moss?
A Wheeldale Moor
This cliff face lies between Normanby Stye Batts and Clock Case Nab but what is it called(A)? And Normanby Stye Batts, High Scar, White Stone Hole, White Horse, Pursglove Stye, Purseglove Stye Batts – what comes next (B)?
A Far Jetticks
B Maw Wyke Hole
When was Byland Abbey finally established at its current location?
A They were occupied in 1177.
Which village is nearest to the Hart Leap stone?
A Glaisdale
Here is Staithes with Boulby Cliffs in the background, but how high are Boulby Cliffs(A)? For a bonus what is the name of the nab jutting out and who owns it?
A Boulby Cliff is 666ft, 203m above sea level.
Bonus Cowbar Nab and owned by the National Trust
Guess the location
A Danby Castle (taken from Moors Centre grounds)
In which parish was the Seated Figure sculpture originally placed?
A Westerdale This equipment is being used to control which invasive species (A)? Bonus question: What has been the most used product for this – active ingredient or trade product name?
A Bracken
Bonus Asulox/Asulam Sodium Salt
What is the name of this hill (A)? For a bonus what was the farmer’s reaction to people coming to look at the crop circles?
A Hood Hill
Bonus He chased them away waving an iron bar above his head. Whitby is famous for many things: its famous Abbey, Dracula, fish and chips to name a few. But can you name the recently launched walk that runs between Hartlepool and Whitby (A) Bonus question: In what year did Bram Stoker arrive in Whitby?
A 'The Way of St Hild' - app available if people interested.
Bonus Bram Stoker came to Whitby at the end of July 1890.
Name this cross and the Moor where you will find it( A)? Bonus question: Name the remains of a nearby cross?
A Ana Cross, Spaunton Moor
Bonus Redman Cross
What is the name of this building(A)? Bonus question: What is its grid reference?
A Low Horcum Farm House
Bonus SE8441 9317
Name these popular crags (A) and the nearby pond (B)?
A Barker’s Crags, Scugdale
B Brian’s Pond