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The view of Langdale Pikes as you enter
through Chapel Stile from Ambleside is Magnificent With Bow Fell at the dale
head to the right of Hardknott Pass which crosses over to Eskdale. Together they
give access to the craggy higher peaks through the undulating lower fells.
The area offers fine ridge walks and the
last stage of Walking and the first stage in Climbing, as claimed by A.W.
Wainwright on Jack's Rake from Stickle Tarn onto Pavey Ark.
Hardknott Pass &
Eskdale
After the experience climbing Wrynose
& Hardknott Passes from Langdale where Roman remains can be found, Eskdale
is a splendid valley which has with a Museum of Farming Life at Brotherikeld.
The Romans who
transported supplies to the north England interior via Eskdale, they built a
garrison fortress at the head of the valley on Hardknott Pass to protect the
shipments en route from Ravenglass.
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gauge Steam
Railway at Dalegarth which follows the river Esk down
the valley to the sea at Ravensglass. The seven mile track was originally
opened in 1875 to carry ore to the coast now brings tourists to view the
watermill at Boot and a short walk to Dalegarth falls. |
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The Eskdale mill at Boot is one of the oldest in Britain, the
wheels are driven by the Beck which started its journey only a short distance
away on the side of Scafell the highest point in Britain. The original machinery
is still in operation grinding Oatmeal daily and open for visitors in the summer
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Cycle as far as you can in
Eskdale with a One Way Return Ticket
in your pocket with the Steam to get you home.
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