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