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Above Derwent

The Bishop of Barf

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Bishop of Barf

Recommended by 13 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous

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    August 16, 2020

    In the late 1700's a cocky (and very drunk) Bishop of Derry in the Swan Hotel bet his drinking buddies that he could ride his horse directly to the summit of Barf (a 468m fell in the Lake District)! This stone, painted white, on the scree slopes of Barf, is said to mark the spot where the Bishop of Derry was killed falling from his horse (which also fell to its death). Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue continue to refresh the paint on the stone to this day. Although it's probable that the tale is entirely fictional, it makes for a great komoot highlight and talking point of this Wainwright fell. A word of caution for anyone attempting to reach the stone, it isn't for everyone! The scree slope is very steep and should only be attempted by confident scramblers.

      August 16, 2020

      And again great pictures. Thanks for taking with you 👍

      Translated by Google •

        It made me think of the wife of Lot who was turned into a pillar of salt outside Sodom and Gomorrah. 😊

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          Location: Above Derwent, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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