The bay can only be reached when river levels are very low unless you abseil. A riverside path from the downstream weir or a scramble down followed by a tentative rock hug on a slippery slab will get you to the bay. There are 5 faces, a fish and a scripture awaiting. Well worth the effort.

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1. Carved Faces Bay – Armathwaite Castle loop from Armathwaite

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2. Armathwaite Castle – Carved Faces Bay loop from Armathwaite

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3. Armathwaite Castle – Carved Faces Bay loop from Armathwaite

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Location: Lazonby, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Carved Faces Bay

1. Carved Faces Bay – Armathwaite Castle loop from Armathwaite

2. Armathwaite Castle – Carved Faces Bay loop from Armathwaite

3. Armathwaite Castle – Carved Faces Bay loop from Armathwaite

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