Stanza Stone Pubble
📍 Unnamed Road, Ilkley LS29 8BT, UK
About Stanza Stone Pubble
The Stanza Stone Pubble is a unique outdoor art installation found on the stunning landscapes of Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire. It forms part of the acclaimed Stanza Stones project, conceived by Ilkley Literature Festival and Pennine Watershed, featuring specially carved poems by UK Poet Laureate Simon Armitage. These inspiring verses are etched directly into natural rock formations, inviting visitors to connect poetry with place and experience art within the raw beauty of the natural environment.
Visitors consistently praise the breathtaking panoramic views from this elevated spot, often noting it as one of the highest points on Ilkley Moor. The Stanza Stone Pubble offers a wonderfully tactile and walkable experience, blending art and nature seamlessly. It's a key highlight for walkers exploring the area, providing an engaging stop on various long-distance trails. The initiative successfully encourages exploration of the Pennine landscape through the engaging medium of poetry.
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The Stanza Stone Pubble enjoys an excellent Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from its visitors. As an outdoor attraction on public land, it is generally accessible at all times, although visitors should be prepared for varying weather conditions typical of moorland environments. Payment is not required to visit this open-air installation.
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📍 Unnamed Road, Ilkley LS29 8BT, UK
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The Stanza Stones are a series of specially carved poems by Simon Armitage (now UK Poet Laureate), set into natural rock across the Pennine landscape, including Ilkley Moor. The project was created to connect poetry with place, blending art and the natural environment in a very tactile, walkable way. They date from 2012.
Fantastic views up here. This is practically the highest elevation for the whole of Ilkley/Rombalds Moore. These Stanza stones lay approx. 300m west of the trig point across the trail.
Not sure what to make of this but adds to a walk visiting the Puddle Stones and reading the poem written by Simon Armitage There are a total of 6 poems as part of the Stanza stones and the long distance trail path
Pretty good stanzas