Blakethwaite Smelt Mill Ruins

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Blakethwaite Smelt Mill Ruins

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Blakethwaite Smelt Mill Ruins

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

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August 15, 2019

Hiking

The old smelting ruins at Blakethwaite are full of character and are a fascinating place to explore. The area was a site of intensive lead mining in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the landscape still shows many scars from its industrial past.

Trekknik (Niklas)

May 26, 2016

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Between bog and moonscape, this crumbling factory is a great place to pause!

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

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East Gill Force – Blakethwaite Smelt Mill Ruins loop from Kisdon Force Woods SSSI

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

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Blakethwaite Smelt Mill Ruins

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Ivelet and Blakethwaite Smelt Mill loop from Gunnerside

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