enjoy the view

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Dalesgarth Station

Stanley Force, Eskdale & Boot

Notes and points of interest

Boot This tiny village nestles prettily under the lower slopes of England's highest mountain range. The old Eskdale water mill is run as a visitor attraction.

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Built in the nineteenth century to serve local mines, this railway declined so badly by the early twentieth century that it was forcibly closed due to neglect of safety standards. It was revived due to the efforts of enthusiasts and reopened as a tourist attraction and now draws large numbers of enthusiastic children and adults.

Stanley Force named after the Stanley family, who were occupants of Dalegarth Hall, this 40-foot waterfall became a popular attraction during the Victorian era.

Doctor's Bridge This ancient packhorse bridge, which crosses the River Esk, makes a fine picture.