National Trust Borrowdale and Buttermere Valleys
Borrowdale and Buttermere Valley are some of the most popular areas to visit in the lake district and it really isn't hard to see why. Ideally located near Keswick, they are the ideal setting for a wide range of activities from walking, hiking, paddling, cycling and climbing to simply sitting on a bench and taking in the view. With such breath taking vistas, you might also be tempted to bring a notebook or canvas and create your own work of art as many famous artists have done before. With many paths to choose from which cater to a wide range of abilities, come and make Borrowdale or Buttermere the backdrop to your next day out with the entire family.
Take a stroll down to Friar's Crag, let the kids run wild though the woods or hold your own stone-skimming competition on the beach at Strandshag Bay - it's all right on the doorstep.
Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale and www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buttermere-valley for more information about how we care for this landscape, the waymarked walks you can follow and the events we'd love to see you at.
All funds collected from parking fees go towards keeping the lakes accessible and safe for all as well as ensuring that our precious landscape and all spcies who call it home continue to thrive for generations to come.
Location
Where to leave the car
- Great Wood Car Park (CA12 5UP) - for a moderate way-marked walk
- Ashness Bridge Car Park (CA12 5UN) - for one of the most sought after photo opportunities in the Lake District.
- Surprise View Car Park (CA12 5UU) - for jaw dropping views across Derwent Water
- Watendlath Car Park (CA12 5UW) - a scenic drive for the brave to discover a hidden hamlet
- Kettlewell Car Park (CA12 5UN) - right on the lakeshore popular with water sports enthusiasts
- Bowder Stone Car Park (CA12 5XA) - for a wheelchair accessible stroll to a boulder as big as your house
- Rosthwaite Car Park (CA12 5XB) - for walks from the heart of lakeland
- Seatoller Car Park (CA12 5XN) - our biggest car park, down in the valley below the mighty Honister Pass
- Honister Pass Car Park (CA12 5XJ) - our highest car park!
- Buttermere Car Park (CA13 9UZ) - from here you can walk the 4½ mile (7km)lakeshore path that encircles Buttermere.
Every car park ticket sold helps to support our conservation work to care for the paths, gates, stiles and wildlife of the Lake District. You can support our work for 24 hours by buying a day ticket. If you're planning lots of short stops that's a good option, as you can transfer your ticket between our car parks until it expires.
If you're a member, scan your card to claim your free parking, we get £1 to fund our work every time you do.
Blossom Bathing
Brought to you by the National Trust and Lakeland Wellbeing, join us for a mindful nature walk to the wild apple orchards of Thorneythwaite in Borrowdale.
Come for a two hour mindfulness session through the apple blossoms of Thorneythwaite. Led by Jen from Lakeland Wellbeing, you will experience the peaceful beauty of spring while taking some time to relax and unwind. The many benefits of spending time slowly walking through nature are well documented and are sure to help wash away your worries while strengthening your immune system. Why not come with a friend and make lasting memories together.
Blossom Bathing
Brought to you by the National Trust and Lakeland Wellbeing, join us for a mindful nature walk to the wild apple orchards of Thorneythwaite in Borrowdale.
Come for a two hour mindfulness session through the apple blossoms of Thorneythwaite. Led by Jen from Lakeland Wellbeing, you will experience the peaceful beauty of spring while taking some time to relax and unwind. The many benefits of spending time slowly walking through nature are well documented and are sure to help wash away your worries while strengthening your immune system. Why not come with a friend and make lasting memories together.
Open day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine
Brought to you by National Trust for GeoWeek and the Festival of Archaeology. Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
The processing mill at Force Crag Mine holds the most complete assemblage of metal ore mining machinery preserved in-situ anywhere in England. Although the underground tunnels have collapsed, we would like to give you this rare opportunity to take a look around the processing mill. Come and see how the rock ore being extracted from the mine was turned into the finished product sold to market. A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet. Being the last working mine in the Lake District, having closed in 1991, it has been designated as an Ancient Scheduled Monument and a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whether for its historical or geological significance, or simply for the views, come and take a look for yourself!
In an effort to make this event more inclusive, we are offering transportation from the parking lot to the mill so please book our dedicated event page if you require transport. The processing mill is off-grid and so there is neither heating nor lighting. It contains steep narrow staircases, narrow passageways and is dimly lit. A hill must be climbed on gravel paths to access the building.
For more information and to book your place on transport if required, please visit our webpage.
Paddleboarding Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
For more information and to book:
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
Please visit our website for more information and to book
Forest Bathing
Brought to you by the National Trust and Lakeland Wellbeing, join us to reap the many therapeutic benefits of the ancient practice of Shinrin-Yoku.
Experience the first signs of summer through the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing. A relaxing and mindful journey through the woodland, connecting with nature through a series of mindful & sensory invitations, culminating in a traditional tea ceremony.
Please meet us at the Great Wood Car Park in Borrowdale
Check our website under upcoming events for more information.
Guided walk to the Armboth Peat Bog Restoration Project
Brought to you for Great Big Green week, join us on a guided walk to Armboth Fell to learn about the peat bog restoration project.
Come and hear from our Riverlands ranger about the work being done to improve water quality in the Derwent river system, capture carbon and restore rare peat bog habitats.
Guided walk to the Combe Gill hydro project
Brought to you by National Trust for Great Big Green Week, join a free guided walk to the hydro power project at Combe Gill to discover how our plan for clean, green energy in the valley is working.
In 2019, the National Trust began work on the new Combe Gill Hydro project which combined with Honister Gill and Lodore makes Borrowdale a hotspot for green energy.
National Trust hydropower schemes are ‘run of the river’ so we don’t dam the watercourse. A set amount of water, called the ‘hands off flow’ will always run down the natural watercourse, we only extract ‘extra’ water to power the turbine.
This ensures that we don’t extract any water during dry spells, ensuring the gill keeps flowing, for beauty, for recreation and for wildlife.
Come and take a look for yourself at the finished hydro while learning all about the project and its benefits from one of our rangers.
For more information and to book, please visit our website
Open day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine
Brought to you by National Trust for GeoWeek and the Festival of Archaeology. Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
The processing mill at Force Crag Mine holds the most complete assemblage of metal ore mining machinery preserved in-situ anywhere in England. Although the underground tunnels have collapsed, we would like to give you this rare opportunity to take a look around the processing mill. Come and see how the rock ore being extracted from the mine was turned into the finished product sold to market. A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet. Being the last working mine in the Lake District, having closed in 1991, it has been designated as an Ancient Scheduled Monument and a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whether for its historical or geological significance, or simply for the views, come and take a look for yourself!
In an effort to make this event more inclusive, we are offering transportation from the parking lot to the mill so please book our dedicated event page if you require transport. The processing mill is off-grid and so there is neither heating nor lighting. It contains steep narrow staircases, narrow passageways and is dimly lit. A hill must be climbed on gravel paths to access the building.
For more information and to book your place on transport if required, please visit our webpage.
Paddleboarding Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
For more information and to book:
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
Please visit our website for more information and to book
Paddleboarding Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
For more information and to book:
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
Please visit our website for more information and to book
Paddleboarding Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
For more information and to book:
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
Please visit our website for more information and to book
Paddleboarding Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
For more information and to book:
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
Please visit our website for more information and to book
Forest Bathing
Brought to you by the National Trust and Lakeland Wellbeing, join us to reap the many therapeutic benefits of the ancient practice of Shinrin-Yoku.
Experience the first signs of summer through the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing. A relaxing and mindful journey through the woodland, connecting with nature through a series of mindful & sensory invitations, culminating in a traditional tea ceremony.
Please meet us at the Seatoller car park.
Check our website under upcoming events for more information.
Heritage Open Day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine
Brought to you by National Trust for Heritage Open Days Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
The processing mill at Force Crag Mine holds the most complete assemblage of metal ore mining machinery preserved in-situ anywhere in England. Although the underground tunnels have collapsed, we would like to give you this rare opportunity to take a look around the processing mill. Come and see how the rock ore being extracted from the mine was turned into the finished product sold to market. A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet. Being the last working mine in the Lake District, having closed in 1991, it has been designated as an Ancient Scheduled Monument and a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whether for its historical or geological significance, or simply for the views, come and take a look for yourself!
In an effort to make this event more inclusive, we are offering transportation from the parking lot to the mill so please book via the dedicated event page if you require transport. The processing mill is off-grid and so there is neither heating nor lighting. It contains steep narrow staircases, narrow passageways and is dimly lit. A hill must be climbed on gravel paths to access the building.
For more information and to book your place on transport if needed, please visit our webpage.
Your enquiry will be sent directly to National Trust Borrowdale and Buttermere Valleys. Please fill in as much detail as you can.
Borrowdale and Buttermere Valley are some of the most popular areas to visit in the lake district and it really isn't hard to see why. Ideally located near Keswick, they are the ideal setting for a wide range of activities from walking, hiking, paddling, cycling and climbing to simply sitting on a bench and taking in the view. With such breath taking vistas, you might also be tempted to bring a notebook or canvas and create your own work of art as many famous artists have done before. With many paths to choose from which cater to a wide range of abilities, come and make Borrowdale or Buttermere the backdrop to your next day out with the entire family.
Take a stroll down to Friar's Crag, let the kids run wild though the woods or hold your own stone-skimming competition on the beach at Strandshag Bay - it's all right on the doorstep.
Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale and www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buttermere-valley for more information about how we care for this landscape, the waymarked walks you can follow and the events we'd love to see you at.
All funds collected from parking fees go towards keeping the lakes accessible and safe for all as well as ensuring that our precious landscape and all spcies who call it home continue to thrive for generations to come.
Location
Where to leave the car
- Great Wood Car Park (CA12 5UP) - for a moderate way-marked walk
- Ashness Bridge Car Park (CA12 5UN) - for one of the most sought after photo opportunities in the Lake District.
- Surprise View Car Park (CA12 5UU) - for jaw dropping views across Derwent Water
- Watendlath Car Park (CA12 5UW) - a scenic drive for the brave to discover a hidden hamlet
- Kettlewell Car Park (CA12 5UN) - right on the lakeshore popular with water sports enthusiasts
- Bowder Stone Car Park (CA12 5XA) - for a wheelchair accessible stroll to a boulder as big as your house
- Rosthwaite Car Park (CA12 5XB) - for walks from the heart of lakeland
- Seatoller Car Park (CA12 5XN) - our biggest car park, down in the valley below the mighty Honister Pass
- Honister Pass Car Park (CA12 5XJ) - our highest car park!
- Buttermere Car Park (CA13 9UZ) - from here you can walk the 4½ mile (7km)lakeshore path that encircles Buttermere.
Every car park ticket sold helps to support our conservation work to care for the paths, gates, stiles and wildlife of the Lake District. You can support our work for 24 hours by buying a day ticket. If you're planning lots of short stops that's a good option, as you can transfer your ticket between our car parks until it expires.
If you're a member, scan your card to claim your free parking, we get £1 to fund our work every time you do.
Blossom Bathing
Brought to you by the National Trust and Lakeland Wellbeing, join us for a mindful nature walk to the wild apple orchards of Thorneythwaite in Borrowdale.
Come for a two hour mindfulness session through the apple blossoms of Thorneythwaite. Led by Jen from Lakeland Wellbeing, you will experience the peaceful beauty of spring while taking some time to relax and unwind. The many benefits of spending time slowly walking through nature are well documented and are sure to help wash away your worries while strengthening your immune system. Why not come with a friend and make lasting memories together.
Blossom Bathing
Brought to you by the National Trust and Lakeland Wellbeing, join us for a mindful nature walk to the wild apple orchards of Thorneythwaite in Borrowdale.
Come for a two hour mindfulness session through the apple blossoms of Thorneythwaite. Led by Jen from Lakeland Wellbeing, you will experience the peaceful beauty of spring while taking some time to relax and unwind. The many benefits of spending time slowly walking through nature are well documented and are sure to help wash away your worries while strengthening your immune system. Why not come with a friend and make lasting memories together.
Open day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine
Brought to you by National Trust for GeoWeek and the Festival of Archaeology. Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
The processing mill at Force Crag Mine holds the most complete assemblage of metal ore mining machinery preserved in-situ anywhere in England. Although the underground tunnels have collapsed, we would like to give you this rare opportunity to take a look around the processing mill. Come and see how the rock ore being extracted from the mine was turned into the finished product sold to market. A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet. Being the last working mine in the Lake District, having closed in 1991, it has been designated as an Ancient Scheduled Monument and a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whether for its historical or geological significance, or simply for the views, come and take a look for yourself!
In an effort to make this event more inclusive, we are offering transportation from the parking lot to the mill so please book our dedicated event page if you require transport. The processing mill is off-grid and so there is neither heating nor lighting. It contains steep narrow staircases, narrow passageways and is dimly lit. A hill must be climbed on gravel paths to access the building.
For more information and to book your place on transport if required, please visit our webpage.
Paddleboarding Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
For more information and to book:
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
Please visit our website for more information and to book
Forest Bathing
Brought to you by the National Trust and Lakeland Wellbeing, join us to reap the many therapeutic benefits of the ancient practice of Shinrin-Yoku.
Experience the first signs of summer through the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing. A relaxing and mindful journey through the woodland, connecting with nature through a series of mindful & sensory invitations, culminating in a traditional tea ceremony.
Please meet us at the Great Wood Car Park in Borrowdale
Check our website under upcoming events for more information.
Guided walk to the Armboth Peat Bog Restoration Project
Brought to you for Great Big Green week, join us on a guided walk to Armboth Fell to learn about the peat bog restoration project.
Come and hear from our Riverlands ranger about the work being done to improve water quality in the Derwent river system, capture carbon and restore rare peat bog habitats.
Guided walk to the Combe Gill hydro project
Brought to you by National Trust for Great Big Green Week, join a free guided walk to the hydro power project at Combe Gill to discover how our plan for clean, green energy in the valley is working.
In 2019, the National Trust began work on the new Combe Gill Hydro project which combined with Honister Gill and Lodore makes Borrowdale a hotspot for green energy.
National Trust hydropower schemes are ‘run of the river’ so we don’t dam the watercourse. A set amount of water, called the ‘hands off flow’ will always run down the natural watercourse, we only extract ‘extra’ water to power the turbine.
This ensures that we don’t extract any water during dry spells, ensuring the gill keeps flowing, for beauty, for recreation and for wildlife.
Come and take a look for yourself at the finished hydro while learning all about the project and its benefits from one of our rangers.
For more information and to book, please visit our website
Open day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine
Brought to you by National Trust for GeoWeek and the Festival of Archaeology. Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
The processing mill at Force Crag Mine holds the most complete assemblage of metal ore mining machinery preserved in-situ anywhere in England. Although the underground tunnels have collapsed, we would like to give you this rare opportunity to take a look around the processing mill. Come and see how the rock ore being extracted from the mine was turned into the finished product sold to market. A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet. Being the last working mine in the Lake District, having closed in 1991, it has been designated as an Ancient Scheduled Monument and a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whether for its historical or geological significance, or simply for the views, come and take a look for yourself!
In an effort to make this event more inclusive, we are offering transportation from the parking lot to the mill so please book our dedicated event page if you require transport. The processing mill is off-grid and so there is neither heating nor lighting. It contains steep narrow staircases, narrow passageways and is dimly lit. A hill must be climbed on gravel paths to access the building.
For more information and to book your place on transport if required, please visit our webpage.
Paddleboarding Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
For more information and to book:
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
Please visit our website for more information and to book
Paddleboarding Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
For more information and to book:
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
Please visit our website for more information and to book
Paddleboarding Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
For more information and to book:
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
Please visit our website for more information and to book
Paddleboarding Taster Sessions
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
For more information and to book:
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Join an instructor-led session to learn the basics of paddle boarding before enjoying the freedom to explore more of Derwent water and practice your new found skills along the way.
2 hour sessions starting at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm
Age limit: 12 years old and up
£30 per person
Please visit our website for more information and to book
Forest Bathing
Brought to you by the National Trust and Lakeland Wellbeing, join us to reap the many therapeutic benefits of the ancient practice of Shinrin-Yoku.
Experience the first signs of summer through the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing. A relaxing and mindful journey through the woodland, connecting with nature through a series of mindful & sensory invitations, culminating in a traditional tea ceremony.
Please meet us at the Seatoller car park.
Check our website under upcoming events for more information.
Heritage Open Day at the processing mill at Force Crag Mine
Brought to you by National Trust for Heritage Open Days Come and join us for a rare opportunity to visit the processing mill at Force Crag Mine.
The processing mill at Force Crag Mine holds the most complete assemblage of metal ore mining machinery preserved in-situ anywhere in England. Although the underground tunnels have collapsed, we would like to give you this rare opportunity to take a look around the processing mill. Come and see how the rock ore being extracted from the mine was turned into the finished product sold to market. A rusty ‘tin shed’ beside a dramatic waterfall in a remote valley just outside Keswick – this building is a tribute to human engineering and ingenuity, and it has a powerful story to tell about humanity’s impact on the planet. Being the last working mine in the Lake District, having closed in 1991, it has been designated as an Ancient Scheduled Monument and a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whether for its historical or geological significance, or simply for the views, come and take a look for yourself!
In an effort to make this event more inclusive, we are offering transportation from the parking lot to the mill so please book via the dedicated event page if you require transport. The processing mill is off-grid and so there is neither heating nor lighting. It contains steep narrow staircases, narrow passageways and is dimly lit. A hill must be climbed on gravel paths to access the building.
For more information and to book your place on transport if needed, please visit our webpage.
Your enquiry will be sent directly to National Trust Borrowdale and Buttermere Valleys. Please fill in as much detail as you can.