An unbelievably dramatic spot both naturally and historically! Amidst the glorious hills of East Stonedale and Ivelet Moor, where a few becks meet and crash down under the stone bridge, there's an old and abandoned lead mill.

It's an amazing, unusual place where one can really appreciate how humans have interacted with – and exploited – the natural world.

David Howells

May 30, 2024

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A stunning location with old mine workings, a pack horse bridge, cascading waterfalls, and beautiful beck. All this surrounded by the stunning steep hillsides. I just had to stay here for a while before heading up to Rogan's Seat.

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1. Muker Meadows and Kisdon Force loop from Keld — Yorkshire Dales National Park

11.1km

03:08

230m

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

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2. Keld Village – East Gill Force loop from Low Row

18.7km

05:29

430m

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3. East Gill Force – Muker Wildflower Meadows loop from Gunnerside

19.5km

05:30

400m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 420 m

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Location: Muker, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Swinner Gill Lead Mining Remains

1. Muker Meadows and Kisdon Force loop from Keld — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Keld Village – East Gill Force loop from Low Row

3. East Gill Force – Muker Wildflower Meadows loop from Gunnerside

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