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Boot's Folly (Strines Tower)

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Boot's Folly (Strines Tower)

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    Location: Bradfield, Sheffield, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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    January 3, 2023

    Hiking

    Boot’s Folly is a curious ruin in farmland overlooking Stines Reservoir. You can get inside the folly but access to the top has since crumbled away. Nevertheless, you get breathtaking views over the reservoir and the surrounding landscape from the base of the tower. The folly was built in 1927.

    March 8, 2022

    Hiking

    This is a very well-preserved ruin and interesting to look around, however, if you are heading to it hoping for refuge in bad weather be warned that it is generously carpeted with muck inside.

    July 26, 2023

    Hiking

    Boot’s Folly, Strines Tower or Sugworth Tower was built in 1927 by Charles Boot the son of the founder of local construction company Henry Boot PLC.The tower was built out …

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    1. Dale Dike Reservoir & Boots Folley loop — Peak District National Park

    6.54km

    01:52

    150m

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

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    Elevation 320 m

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