Town or village

Egton Bridge

Wooded valley village of gooseberries, stepping stones and a grand Catholic church

Egton Bridge
Photo: Martin Dawes , CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Egton Bridge lies deep in the Esk Valley where the river is crossed by two sets of stepping stones. St Hedda's church, built in 1866, is unexpectedly large and richly decorated for a hamlet of this size, a legacy of the village's long Catholic history and its martyr, Nicholas Postgate.

The Egton Bridge Old Gooseberry Show, held on the first Tuesday of August since 1800, is the oldest surviving gooseberry show in the country.

Keep in touch with the moors

Occasional emails on seasonal highlights, events and new walks. No spam, unsubscribe any time.