At a first glance from a distance these lime burning ovens look like the remainders of a bit strangely designed bridge. You can get in to understand better how they worked.

Gimble Thoroughfare

October 4, 2020

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When walking from the old train station keep your eyes peeled for the footpath sign on your left. This is for the path that'll let you walk to the top of the kilns where the lime would have been originally been barrowed in

Manny & Daisy

August 14, 2023

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Stunning little structure. Check out the notice board which gives some info about it's industrial past.

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1. Headstone Tunnel – Litton Tunnel loop from Bakewell CP

25.1km

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300m

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2. Headstone Tunnel – Litton Tunnel loop from Great Longstone

27.7km

01:46

280m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Litton Tunnel – Headstone Viaduct loop from Hartington Middle Quarter CP

36.9km

02:27

510m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Location: Blackwell in the Peak CP, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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East Buxton Lime Kilns

1. Headstone Tunnel – Litton Tunnel loop from Bakewell CP

2. Headstone Tunnel – Litton Tunnel loop from Great Longstone

3. Litton Tunnel – Headstone Viaduct loop from Hartington Middle Quarter CP

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