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Aqueduct Observatory, Wansfell Pike

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Aqueduct Observatory, Wansfell Pike

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    November 21, 2020

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    Aqueduct Observatory one of two on the southern slopes of Wansfell Pike, the aqueduct stretches almost 96 miles from Thirlmere to Manchester, successfully supplying industry and the good citizens of Manchester with 55,000,000 imperial gallons of fresh water every day since the 13th October 1894

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    1. Skelghyll Woods – Wansfell Pike summit loop from Waterhead

    8.87km

    03:18

    460m

    460m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 310 m

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    Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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