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Above Derwent

The Bishop of Barf

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The Bishop of Barf

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

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    August 16, 2020

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    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 …

    August 16, 2020

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    And again great pictures. Thanks for taking with you 👍
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    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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    1. Barf Summit – View from Lord's Seat towards Barf loop from Thornthwaite

    13.9km

    05:07

    830m

    830m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 250 m

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