Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 97 out of 101 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park
Location: Patterdale, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom
The whole area is embossed by this old lead mine, once the biggest lead producer in the UK. Without it Glenridding would not exist. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenside_Mine
October 12, 2019
Nice place to check out if you're climbing Helvellyn, holds awesome historical importance.
May 14, 2020
Interesting old mining area. Well worth detour over bridge descending from red tarn.
May 22, 2021
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