Among these impressive hills, there was once a large water-powered wheel in a deep pit, supported on the timber still visible today. It was meant to crush lead from the nearby Bunting Level. These mines here are one of many disused ones in this area, from the 19th century.

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2. Ivelet and Blakethwaite Smelt Mill loop from Gunnerside

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Hike the 8.7-mile Ivelet and Blakethwaite Smelt Mill loop from Gunnerside to explore Dales scenery and historic lead mining ruins.

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3. The King's Head pub, Gunnerside – Blakethwaite Smelt Mill Ruins loop from Gunnerside

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

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Bunting Level Crushing Mill Ruins

1. Old Gang Smelting Mill and Bunton Crushing Mill loop from Surrender Bridge

2. Ivelet and Blakethwaite Smelt Mill loop from Gunnerside

3. The King's Head pub, Gunnerside – Blakethwaite Smelt Mill Ruins loop from Gunnerside

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