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Wanlockhead Beam Engine

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Wanlockhead Beam Engine

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    January 3, 2020

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    Wanlockhead Beam Engine is a water-powered pumping machine that was built in 1870. The last of its kind that survives in Britain, the industrial relic was constructed to pump water from the Straitsteps lead mine beneath it. The pump was used until around 1910. Commercial lead mining ceased at the site in 1928.

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    1. Lowther Hill & Green Lowther loop from Wanlockhead

    19.1km

    05:29

    570m

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 390 m

    1 April to 30 September, 11am to 4.30pm.

    Free Entry

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    Wanlockhead, Dumfries and Galloway, ML12 6UT

    www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk

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