Gimme Shelter
Appalling weather in Cumbria. It was only a matter of time. Horizontal rain and high winds. We decide that a woodland walk may protect us from the worst of it.
And the plan very nearly works.
We start with the end in mind. An abandoned road at the side of the Anglers Arms. Will it be open on our return? If it is, what can we expect from an imposing building in a remote, sparsely populated village that could really do with a lick of paint?
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| Green on the side aspect |
The walk is simple, but rarely less than gorgeous - down and over the River Leven. Into mud free paths at the old glassworks for a wooded route to Backbarrow. Under the main road and up and over Haverthwaite Heights. Looks like a heritage railway runs through it and the signage points out it is ancient woodland (more than 400 years old) and used for charcoal production. Occasional views over Morecambe Bay and the hills.
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| River Leven, with the heights behind |
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| The Glassworks |
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| Paths on the heights. View better in person. |
Alas, Lane Ends proves true to its word. No way across A590T, so we are forced to double back to get caught in the rain in an exposed sheep field. We need the pub.
Which is thankfully open at midday on a Thursday. Google Maps in this area is often missing opening hours or dangerously wrong. With our local having Tuesday and Thursday's closed (unless its Folk Night), you can see why its tougher than you think to get a pint.
This is a Thwaites house. The sandwiches were excellent. There were other punters. My Gold was in fine condition. But those that know the blog, know there will be moans.
A 30p surcharge for having a half..... but at least they had a well displayed price list. Cask > £5. An automatic 8% service charge. For delivering sandwiches to the back room of a pub. And when you count your chips (£4.50), you know you are in trouble.
I suppose they need to squeeze every pence out of their punters.
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| Back room in a pub? Well, we did have a floral display |
Walk Details
Distance - 4 Miles
Walk Inspiration - Pub Walks in South Cumbria
Geocaches - 1
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