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Posts Tagged ‘sheepfolds’

29 Oct 2009

The Sheepfolds Project

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In the Daddry Shield walk I mentioned the Sheepfolds Project, here is further information. The restored sheepfolds were the work of Andy Goldsworthy and more information can be found on www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk. For those who do not have computer access they can be seen as follows Melmerby Washfold, near Penrith (GR NY 613373) Hesket Newmarket, near […]

29 October, 2009 at 2:58 by Bill

Tags: sheepfolds
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13 Oct 2009

Daddry Shield to Cowshill

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Approx. Distance: 12 miles Start: Market Place, St Johns Chapel (GR NY886379) Click to view start position on Google Maps Map: North Pennines Teesdale & Weardale ~ Explorer OL 31 The basis for thisĀ  attractive walk is to find another exploration of Upper Weardale without using the Weardale Way. ThatĀ  is not to say that […]

13 October, 2009 at 19:58 by Bill

Tags: Cowshill, Daddry Shields, John Wesley, lead mining, sheepfolds
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