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.