Hansel and Gretel

These Stones are part of the wider Longridge Fell Stone Circuit – ‘The Forset of Stone'. The entire circuit consists of the Brownslow Brook Stones, Witch and the Oak, Spruce Stone, Taiga Stone, Acorn Stone, Hansel and Gretel, the Axe Stones and the Giant's Whetstone.

Weights

47kg / 103

110kg / 242l lbs

Location

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Original Challenge
Stones to chest

Name Origin
Named after the siblings of the fairy tale popularised by the Brothers Grimm.

Stones Submission
The Stones were discovered in situ by @dances_with_stones on Longridge Fell. 

History
The stones take inspiration from the Hansel and Gretel, popularised by the Brothers Grimm, with the woodland on Longridge Fell carrying a similar sense of mystery and folklore.

The dense conifer forest, winding paths, and shifting light create a storybook atmosphere, where it’s easy to lose your bearings before rediscovering the way.

Rising nearby, Pendle Hill—notorious for the 1612 witch trials—adds a darker historical edge, grounding the landscape in real tales of fear and superstition.

Together, the fairytale imagery and the legacy of the Pendle witches shape a place where losing the path and finding it again feels part of the journey, and where myth and history quietly intertwine.

Access and Permissions

The stones are located on open-access land. Public access rights apply subject to any restrictions or exclusions applicable to the site. These rights do not automatically grant permission to move, alter or place stones. Users should ensure that any lifting is compatible with the applicable access rights and restrictions and leave the stone and surrounding area as they found them.

Please read our Stonelifting Policy  before attempting to lift. The policy sets out the requirements regarding access, permissions, safety, conservation and responsible lifting.