Barbon and the Big Boulders on a Thursday
13 people attending
7 places left
Fancy taking a Thursday off?
then -
Join Stephen for a 9 mile walk from the picturesque village of Barbon near Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria
The highlights of the walk will be -
• Walking through Barbon past the Church
• Walking through the woodlands of Barbondale
• Ascending up onto the fells above Barbon passing Bullpot Farm
• Going round Lower Barbon Fell with views down the Lune Valley, Cumbrian Fells and if its clear- out to The Irish Sea
• Dropping down from the fells and seeing the Art Installations by Andy Goldsworthy, which are big boulders enclosed in Sheepfolds
(http://www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk/html/info/info00.htm)
• Then walking through the grounds of Whelprigg Hall and back into the village
Then after head to the Barbon Inn for a post walk drink
NB - there is no public transport to Barbon - please consider car sharing/asking for a lift.
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What to bring
Sturdy walking boots, waterproofs
Food & drink
Bring food and drink for the day, as no where to purchase food in the village