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King Pocky
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The Bowder Stone is a huge cubic lump of
volcanic rock standing on an edge, weighing in at over 2,000 tonnes. A stairway
has been erected to assist climbers to the top.
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During the end of the 1700's a rich
eccentric resident of Keswick called King Pocky (Joseph Pocklington) built a
Chapel and erected a Druid's monolith next to the stone, he also cut a
hole in the base through which to shake hands with visitors.
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Just a short walk from Car Park located south of
Grange
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Events and Activities for
all the Family in Borrowdale
The Changing Landscape of Watendlath
- Wednesday 6 July 2005
An opportunity to see how the National Trust is managing the woodland landscape
in this ancient hamlet, meet some remarkable trees and visit wood pastures which
may date back a thousand years. 12:30pm - 3pm
For details tel: 017687 74649
Discover the hidden secrets Force
Crag Mine - Saturday 9th July
The tour concentrates on the recently renovated ore-processing mill in the
stunning Coledale Valley in Borrowdale. There are several tours throughout the
day. Tours cost £4.00, £2.00 for National Trust members. Please note that the
tour is not suitable for under 10 years. Pre-booking essential for all tours.
Tel: 017687 81922. If no reply please leave your
name & number
Borger Dalr Walk -
Thursday 14 July 2005
Enjoy a walk through the "Jaws of Borrowdale" to Castle Crag which brings to
life the hidden past of this ever changing landscape. 10:30am - 4pm
For details tel: 017687 74649
Not suitable for children under 12. Dress for the weather. Boots recommended and
take any food with you as none available en-route. Parking limited, please
consider using the bus from Keswick (no. 79). Donations welcome. Dogs to be kept
on a lead. Donations welcome.
Ancient Woods of Seathwaite -
Thursday 21 July 2005
Experience woodland restoration in progress, see the north of England's oldest
tree plus some of the most important hill woodlands in the Lake District
including wood pasture dating back a thousand years.
12:30pm - 3pm
For details tel: 017687 74649
Dress for the weather. Boots recommended. Take any food with you as none
available en-route. Dogs to be kept on a lead. Donations welcome.
Nook Farm Experience -
Thursday 28 July 2005
Experience life on a traditional Lakeland sheep farm with a visit guided by the
farmer himself in the picturesque Borrowdale Valley.
10:30am - 12:30pm Charge applies. For details tel: 017687
73780
National Trust Lakeside Shop and Information Centre, Keswick
Booking essential. Dress for the weather. Boots / Wellies recommended. Group
price is for a family. Lunch can be bought at the Flock In tea room at the farm
after the visit. Dogs to be kept under strict control on a lead
Grange in
Borrowdale
Grange by Lindsay
Honister Pass
Buttermere
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