An old stone bridge crossing the river Gelt between low and high Hynam. This gives access to Talkin Fell and further afield from the parking at Jockey Shield Cottage. The river path heading southeast is worth exploring passing a series of rapids and a nice waterfall as well as the Gelt Boulder.

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Location: Castle Carrock, Carlisle, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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