Trollers Gill, Appletreewick, -

Trollers Gill, Appletreewick,

Length – 2 miles / 3.2km – Elevation – 915 ft

Time – 1 – 2 hours with toddlers – Difficulty – Easy – Moderate

Parking – Roadside Parking – What3Words = longer.informal.executive

Cafe/Amenities – Yes Cafe at Percival Hall – Baby Changing – Yes at Cafe

TheOutdoorsFamilyUk Rating 4/5 Trollers Gill near Appletreewick is a magical place with many myths surrounding the it. Upon visiting there is a magical atmosphere and a place the kids and adults will love exploring. Care must be taken around any mine shafts, caves and open water.!

Tales of a Demon Dog named a “Barghest” say that it is said to have saucer sized eyes that can turn you to stone at a glance. ! This is said to be the inspiration behind Arthur Conan Doyle’s Hounds of the Baskervilles.

The nooks, caves and crannies of Troller’s Gill are also said to be the home of Scandinavian trolls, hideous gargoyle-like rock sprites, deranged goblins, predatory pixies and maliciously twisted imps. As you walk through keep your eyes on the rocks above you as the trolls in particular are said to hurl rocks down on passers-by walking through the ravine. !!!

Enter if you dare !!

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