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The White Cross of Fleetwith PikeThe stark white cross painted on a rock is in memory of Fanny Mercer. Fanny, a servant of the master of Rugby School, was accompanying him and his family on a trip to the Lakes when she fell to her death while descending the steep slopes of Fleetwith on 8 September 1887.- St James’ ChurchThis tiny church was built in 1840 on a rocky knoll at the entrance to the village. There is no graveyard here (because of the rock substrate)
the western lakes has a rich history, brilliantly told
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Borrowdale is quite a complex valley its head is split into a series of off-shoots like the branches of a tree. All very different in character, these sub-valleys are interesting places to explore and can conveniently be used as thoroughfares for…
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Buttermere, Cockermouth, CA13 9XACockermouth
Hassness Country House is beautifully located in its own grounds on the shores of Buttermere.
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-Buttermere is ringed by the crags and peaks of Haystacks, Feetwith Pike and others. The 4 mile walk around the lake boasts impressive views.
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-Crummock Water has unparalleled views. At 2.5 miles long, it is a clear, rocky bottomed lake flanked by steep fellsides of Skiddaw slate.
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Slap bang in the middle of Borrowdale is Castle Crag. It's rather small, this perfectly formed little peak, but it nevertheless managed to resist the erosive forces of the valley glacier and remains today with its head high above the trees. A walk…
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This gentle lakeside walk is one of the most popular and best lakeside walks in the area with superb views in all directions. This walk is perfect for summer evenings or an afternoon stroll.
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-Nestled in a wooded valley in the far west of the Lake District, in the Vale of Lorton, Loweswater is a peaceful lake that is often bypassed.
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-Pillar (892m) lies at the head Mosedale and Ennerdale valleys and is named after, and famous for, the great butress of Pillar Rock.
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A 16thC inn situated at the foot of Melbreak and between Loweswater lake and Crummock Water. Roaring log fires, home-cooked meals with a local emphasis and high-quality real ales on offer.
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Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XNTelephone
017687 77230Borrowdale, Keswick
Named so because you often can’t see the other end!
Strung accross a breathtaking gorge high up on the mountain, 2,000 feet above the valley floor. The Infinity Bridge is the longest of this type of bridge in Britain.
Step across a gorge 2,000…
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Buttermere, CumbriaCumbria
Viewed from the west Grasmoor looks like a simple pyramidal peak but this is deceiving. Behind its giant west face it's a complex range of deep cut gills and valleys ringed by high crags and fine grassy ridges. Exploring this fine mountain is a…
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B5289, South of Cockermouth, Loweswater, CumbriaLoweswater
Discover the peace and quiet of Holme Wood, a mixed woodland of alder, oak, lime, chestnut, ash and sycamore.
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Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XNTelephone
017687 77230Borrowdale, Keswick
The last working slate mine in England. Guided Mine Tours of England’s oldest working slate mine wend their way through the 900 year old mine deep in the heart of the former volcano, Fleetwith Pike.
Infinity Bridge, named so because often you are…
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Buttermere, CumbriaCumbria
The climb onto the main ridge of the High Stile Range is a bit on the stiff side but once you get onto the ridge the walk along its craggy and boulder strewn crest is superb. The setting is magnificent with wide ranging views across Ennerdale to…
The loop begins by skirting along the edge of the fells with dramatic and atmospheric views over the valleys of the River Keekle and Dub Beck to distant villages and the rearing hills beyond.
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Wainwright described this part of the route as 'a walk in heaven'. You will be on higher terrain here and cover a number of the Lakeland Fells before reaching Grasmere, beloved village of artists and poets. This is a good place for an overnight stop…
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Buttermere, CumbriaCumbria
This modest mountain occupies an important position at the head of the Buttermere valley and is surrounded by a diverse and interesting range of peaks. To the south is the towering crags of the Pillar range whilst to the north is the slightly…
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Buttermere, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9XATelephone
017687 70253Cockermouth
The Fish Inn is comfortable and informal, full of charm and character with historic importance as the once home of Mary Robinson, the maid of Buttermere. We are a small friendly family-run establishment at the centre of Buttermere.
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Keswick
Inside out offers luxury camping in six Yurts at Seatoller Farm in the stunning Borrowdale Valley.
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Buttermere, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9UZTelephone
017687 70252Cockermouth
A 17thC building, owned and run by family for 30 years. First licensed in 1735 as coaching inn. Apartments built in grounds 17 years ago and continually upgraded.
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