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Force Crag Mine Walk

4.97 miles (8 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk visits the historic Force Crag Mine from the Cumbrian village of Braithwaite.
The walk starts in the village where you can pick up footpaths heading south west along the Coledale Beck for a distance of about 2.5 miles. These will lead you to the old mines which sit just to the south of Grisedale Pike. The Scheduled ancient monument dates back to the 1800s and is now run by the National Trust. See the link below for details of open days when you can explore the buildings. It's an atmospheric and isolated spot with some fine views of the surrounding Lake District hills. There are also information boards where you can learn about the lead mining history, the restoration and water treatment in the area.
The mines lie very close to the Coledale Horseshoe. The longer circular route explores the wonderful Coledale Valley, climbing to several of the significant local peaks. It's a nice way to extend your walk if you have time. other mines?

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Force Crag Mine OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Force Crag Mine Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

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Force Crag Mine - geograph.org.uk - 1272981

The dressing plant for Force Crag Mine (Disused)

Force Crag Mine - geograph.org.uk - 3001157

The head of Coledale - geograph.org.uk - 2720075

The head of Coledale

Force Crag Mine - geograph.org.uk - 3509251

Force Crag Mine - geograph.org.uk - 2719193

High Force and Force Crag Mine - geograph.org.uk - 3507928

High Force and Force Crag Mine

Meanderings of Coledale Beck - geograph.org.uk - 2447247

Meanderings of Coledale Beck

Above Force Crag Mine - geograph.org.uk - 2388651

Above Force Crag Mine

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