So many lime kilns in the Dales! Here is another one, remains of a bygone era - a structure beautifully set in the slope here. If it rains, or it's very windy, it's a great place to hide in!

Charlie Cosh

August 26, 2024

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This is an old lime kiln. Lime kilns were used to convert limestone to quicklime, by burning it. Quicklime was used in construction for mortar, plaster and limewash, but mostly it was used as a dressing on fields to reduce the acidity of the soil.

Andy

January 7, 2024

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1. Gilts Lane and Orton Scar lime kiln loop from Orton — Yorkshire Dales National Park

7.48km

02:07

170m

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

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2. Stone Bridge in Orton – Orton Scar Lime Kiln loop from Orton

7.61km

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160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Orton Scar Lime Kiln – Stone Bridge in Orton loop from Orton

7.59km

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150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 310 m

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Tuesday 3 February

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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

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Orton Scar Lime Kiln

1. Gilts Lane and Orton Scar lime kiln loop from Orton — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Stone Bridge in Orton – Orton Scar Lime Kiln loop from Orton

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