Directions:
From the A171 Middlesborough - Whitby road.
Turn right at Lockwood Beck Reservoir to Castleton. Take the road towards Hutton-le-Hole turning left at the sign to Rosedale Abbey, just before The Lion Inn at Blakey. After 4 miles (1 mile before Rosedale Abbey) turn sharp right, signposted "Dale Head Only". we are half a mile on the left.
From the A170 Thirsk - Scarborough road.
Take the A170 from Thirsk passing through Helmsley and Kirbymoorside. 3 miles after Kirbymoorside turn left signposted Rosedale. On arrival at Rosedale Abbey, continue straight through the village signposted to Castleton. After 1 mile you will pass Bell End Farm which is on your right hand side. Go up the hill round the 's' bend to where the road forks, bare left taking the road signposted "DALE HEAD ONLY". Follow this for 3/4 mile going up the hill eventually passing between two rows of terraced cottages. The Orange Tree is on the left hand side just after the Methodist chapel. There is a car park to the rear of the property.
From the A64 Leeds - Scarborough road.
Leave the A64 at the A169 Whitby/Pickering turn-off. (Close to Eden Camp) Follow the A169 for 6 1/2 miles to Pickering. At the roundabout, (Forest & Vale Hotel on the left) turn left onto the A170 towards Thirsk. Continue for 2 miles, passing through the villages of Middleton and Aislaby. Take the next turning right signposted Rosedale (7 miles). On arrival at Rosedale Abbey, continue straight through the village signposted to Castleton. After 1 mile you will pass Bell End Farm which is on your right hand side. Go up the hill round the 's' bend to where the road forks, bare left taking the road signposted "DALE HEAD ONLY". Follow this for 3/4 mile going up the hill eventually passing between two rows of terraced cottages. The Orange Tree is on the left hand side just after the Methodist chapel. There is a car park to the rear of the property.