Miterdale and the Stone Circles of Burnmoor.

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We caught the train from Dalegarth Station to Irton Road, from there it's a short walk into Miterdale and a fabulous walk back.

The morning train at Dalegarth Station with views to Harter Fell and Green Crag.

   
Sca Fell seen from Dalegarth Station.
   
Views across Miterdale from the ancient packhorse route to Keswick.
   
HOD REET FUR ESHDEL?
   
Keep right for Eskdale Sue, keep right!
   
Sca Fell at 3,163ft dominates the head of Miterdale.
   
Approaching the head of Miterdale.
   
The Head of Miterdale.
   
Desolate Burnmoor Lodge.
   
Rising high above Burnmoor Sca Fell.
   
The ragged profile of Harter Fell and the Green Crag ridge seen from Burnmoor.
   
Bield (possibly a fox trap) found on the edge of Ellerhow Moss.
   
Relics of pre history, the stone circles on Brat's Moss.
   
Brat's Hill is the largest of the five stone circles on Burnmoor.
   
42 stones, 5 cairns within it and one burial mound.
   
Not houses, not barns but Peat Huts used to store peat after digging and drying on Burnmoor.
   
The stunning view from the descent of Burnmoor, Harter Fell seen over Great Barrow.
   
Sue with views over Eskdale to Green Crag.
   
Eskdale Corn Mill, note the small hay loft, home to 200 bats.
   
End of the line and the walk, Dalegarth Station.
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