Hidden gems to find from Ravenglass
Ravenglass, Muncaster and Eskdale are filled with Roman ruins, Viking remains, little waterfalls, medieval mills and other hidden delights…
Stanley Ghyll Force
Acessible via the railway station of Dalegarth, Stnaley Ghyll Force hides within a deep, narrow gorge falling 60 ft into the rock pool below. Rhododendrons, giving the ravine an almost oriental feel, surround the waterfall making you feel as though you’re in another world.
Cam Spout
Cam Spout is a series of waterfalls nestled in the Eskdale valley, with the highest fall plunging 40ft into the crystal clear pools below. It takes a fair bit of hiking effort to reach the falls, which are commonly passes from Eskdale on route to Scafell Pike. The effort is rewarded with stunning falls set in a remote, secluded area.
Gill Force
Another of Eskdale’s hidden gems, the pretty falls of Gill Force can be reached via a short, 2 mile stroll through woodland from Dalegarth Station. This is a little, tranquil spot ideal for a little dip and riverside picnic.
Eskdale Mill
Eskdale Mill is a rare survival of a traditional watermill and drying kiln. It is the last working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District and is easily accessible from Dalegarth Station. The mill is classed as a grade II listed structure alongside the stables and stone packhorse bridge over the Whillan Beck.