The Two Stone Wishes Arch — a hand-carved gateway in oak, cedar, and larch, created for Studfold Adventure Trail in the Yorkshire Dales and now one of the most-photographed moments on the trail.
Passing beneath the Two Stone Wishes Arch feels like crossing a threshold between worlds. Built for Studfold Adventure Trail in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, this twin-gated archway rises like a woodland dream — its carved branches alive with stars, butterflies, and flowers that seem to flutter in the breeze. The brief was simple: create a moment. A place where children stop, look up, and feel that something extraordinary is about to begin. Every shape was drawn and cut by hand; every colour applied with care. Together they form a celebration of curiosity, wonder, and the particular magic of a trail that takes you deeper into the trees.
Built from oak, cedar, and larch — three timbers chosen for their grain, their outdoor durability, and the warmth they bring to carved work. Solid hand-built joinery throughout, with Epifanes matt varnish applied in three coats across the structural elements for lasting outdoor protection. The painted and carved details are sealed separately. This is a permanent outdoor installation designed to be a landmark, not a decoration.
Dimensions
- Width: bespoke to site — contact us to discuss
- Height: bespoke to site
- Twin-gate configuration with carved uprights and overhead canopy
Key Features
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Oak, cedar, and larch construction — three complementary outdoor-hardy timbers
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Hand-carved stars, butterflies, and flowers — every element shaped by hand
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Twin-gate design — creates a distinct threshold moment for visitors
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Epifanes matt varnish, 3 coats — premium outdoor finish for structural protection
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Solid hand-built joinery — built as a permanent installation
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Commissioned for Studfold Adventure Trail — proven in high-footfall public settings
Your Version
Arches like this one are designed around a brief and a site. Theme, width, height, motifs, colours, text — all are variable. Some clients want a single archway; others want an archway, a gate, and fence panels that frame an entire entrance. We'll work with you from first sketch to installation. Pricing depends on scale and complexity — contact us to discuss your project.
Typical lead time is 6–8 weeks for large-scale commissions. Prices include VAT.
Also from the Studfold commission: Studfold Trails Entrance Arch and Fairy Tree Houses. Browse all woodland and fairy garden structures.
