Boot
Boot is a small village in Eskdale, Cumbria, in the Lake District of England. It forms part of the Borough of Copeland.
There are two roads from which to access the village, one of which is the Hardknott Pass and Wrynose Pass, Britain's steepest road; it is closed when icy (often, during winter).
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Eskdale Mill is located in the lovely hamlet of Boot - a gem set in one of lakeland's most beautiful valleys.
Set on the leafy banks of Whillan Beck, which cascades down from the flanks of Scafell, Eskdale Mill still boasts its historic working machinery, and is one of the oldest water-powered corn mills in England, and is now the last remaining working mill in the Lake District.
This historic building and its unique machinery, has been Grade2 star listed and is a vital survivor of a vanishing heritage
Eskdale Mill dates back to 1578, and is located near the head of one of the most picturesque and dramatic valleys of the Lake District.
Here you can visit one of the very few remaining two wheel water corn mills, and learn more about life in Cumbria, its industry and its people.
There is a fascinating exhibition explaining the whole milling process and the workings of the unique wooden machinery.
The mill may often be seen operating thanks to the enthusiasm of miller Dave King.
Milling has been a feature of this valley life since the 12th century.
The first documented evidence of Eskdale Mill dates from 1578.
The mill continued to grind cereals until the early 1920s when a dynamo was installed.
The upper wheel of the mill continued to make electricity until 1955 when mains power came to the valley.
The mill is reached by crossing the 17th century packhorse bridge over Whillan Beck in Boot Village. You can enjoy a picnic in the mill grounds, surrounded by waterfalls, millponds and magnificent scenery.
Boot village is about half a mile from Dalegarth Station at the end of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway.
Cumbria County Council purchased the property in 1972, and a program of restoration work was carried out bringing much of the mill into working order.
In June 2005, ownership passed to the Eskdale Mill and Heritage Trust, who will preserve the historic fabric of the Mill for future generations, and continue to run the Mill as a visitor attraction.
The English Lake District ..........Eskdale Watermill
Eskdale Watermill said to be the oldest working flour mill in the U.K. is situated in the
tiny hamlet of Boot in Eskdale Cumbria and it dates back to 1578.
ESKDALE MILL The oldest working water corn mill in the Lake District
Eskdale Mill is a grade 2 listed building built in 1578.and is one of the Oldest water mills in England it is located in the hamlet of Boot on the banks of the Whillian Beck.
Camping at Boot Eskdale 2017
Camping August 2017 at Boot Campsite in Eskdale with the grandchildren.
Eskdale mill
Water wheel (4kW)
WATERFALLS @ BOOT IN ESKDALE
RAVENGLASS ESKDALE AND BOOT
Join us for Our trip to Ravenglass, Eskdale & Boot In the Lake District This is a Great Place for the Kids Young & not so Young theirs always things to do for the Kids Wet or Shine. Les & Graham..
Eskdale & Ravenglass, Cumbria
Taking a ride with Muncaster Cycles and on the La'al Ratty in Eskdale and Ravenglass in the Western Lake District. Featuring interviews with Peter Frost-Pennington (General Manager, Muncaster Castle) and Chris Berry (The Lakeland Guide).
Electricity Generating Waterwheel 3.5kW
3.5kW Electricity Generating Waterwheel designed, manufactured and installed by Smith Engineering (GB) Ltd.
Produces 84kWh of power per day from a continuous flow of 120 litres per second, with a potential to produce 21MWh per year if in use 70% of the time.
Facts and figures:
Location: Boot, Eskdale Valley, Cumbria, England
Commissioned: July 2016
Output: 3.5 kW
Flow rate: 120 l/s
Wheel diameter: 4.0 m
Wheel width: 0.8 m
Gearbox: Brevini epicyclic
Generator: Brook Crompton three-phase, 415V induction motor converted to single-phase 240V
Customer: Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust
Timber, elevated launder: Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust
Civils: Marcus Worthington & Co Ltd / Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust
Connection: Border Hydro Ltd
The wheel is installed at the oldest and last working corn mill in the English Lake District, providing power for the miller’s cottage. It has been positioned adjacent to the Grade II* listed mill which has been operating for hundreds of years. It is now owned and run as a tourist attraction by Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust, a charity run by local people, who will gain a supplementary income from the power generated to cover some of the mill’s overheads and maintenance costs.
Delivery to site as a flat pack kit enabled it to be installed without the need for a large crane which would have been unable to travel down the narrow road and over the 'pack horse bridge' to the site.
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Wood Barn in Eskdale, the Lake District
Tucked away in the picturesque valley of Eskdale in the Western Lake District is the charming and rustic cottage called Woodbarn. It sleeps four with sitting out areas and gardens that literally roll in to the surrounding hillside. Based here you can access waterfalls, walking and cycling trails, England's highest mountain, Scafell and La'al Ratty makes for a fun form of transport taking as far as the coast at Ravenglass.
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Stanley Force Waterfall, Eskdale, Cumbria
A short trek up the gyhll (or ravine) to Stanley Force, a 60ft waterfall near Dalegarth in Eskdale, Cumbria.
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The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is one of the oldest and longest narrow gauge railways in England.
Eskdale Mill is a rare survival of a traditional watermill and drying kiln. It is the last remaining working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District National Park.
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Lakeland's oldest, friendliest and longest most scenic railway Join us as we journey from Ravenglass, the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park, across the estuary, through the hills, past seven request stops with a 1:55 gradient at times, en route to our final destination some seven miles up the line to Dalegarth for Boot Station. The journey itself was one of Wainwright's favorites, crossing seven miles of spectacular scenery to the foot of England's highest mountains, the Scafell Range (3,209ft) at their peak.
Through the Eskdale valley on the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway
LA'AL RATTY | ESKDALE to RAVENGLASS
*** WARNING - This will likely be of no interest to you unless you are a train geek ***
A ride on Northern Rock - a fine steam engine on the Eskdale to Ravenglass Railway, affectionately known locally as La'al Ratty meaning 'little railway' (Cumbrian Dialect).
In this video, I travel from Dalegarth station all the way to Ravenglass, our engine was Northern Rock. The staff, driver and guard were all brilliant and very knowledgeable. I would fully recommend this activity for any trip to the Lake District National Park
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Wonderful ride on Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway in the Lake District!
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a 15 in (381 mm) minimum gauge heritage railway in Cumbria, England. The 7 miles (11.3 km) line runs from Ravenglass to Dalegarth Station near Boot in the valley of Eskdale, in the Lake District. At Ravenglass the line ends at Ravenglass railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line.
The old building at Dalegarth Station near Boot, with Ravenglass-built diesel loco Lady Wakefield River Esk, with her driver, Peter van Zeller, on the turntable at Ravenglass stationIntermediate stations and halts are at Muncaster Mill, Miteside, Murthwaite, Irton Road, The Green, Fisherground and Beckfoot.
To Eskdale Green .Lake District Weekend 9th Sept 2018
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Places to see in ( Millom - UK )
Places to see in ( Millom - UK )
Millom is a town and civil parish on the north shore of the estuary of the River Duddon around 7 miles north of Barrow-in-Furness in southwest Cumbria, England. Millom was constructed as a new town, beginning in 1866 and subsumed the village of Holborn Hill. Built around ironworks, the town grew to a size of over 10,000 people by the 1960s, but has struggled since the works were closed in 1968. Culturally, Millom is notable as the birthplace of poet Norman Nicholson, and as a major centre of amateur rugby league.
The name is Cumbrian dialect for At the mills. The town is accessible both by rail and an A class road. Historically in Cumberland, the parish had a population of 7,829 in 2011 and is divided into four wards, Holborn Hill, Newtown North, Newtown South and Haverigg.
Millom is mentioned in the Domesday Book as one of the townships forming the Manor of Hougun which was held by Tostig Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria. Millom Castle is a grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument which by 1739 was in dilapidated condition. In 1251 a market charter was granted by King Henry III of England to John de Huddleston, Lord of Millom. A charter for an Easter fair at Holy Trinity Church was also granted at the same time.
Millom is the most southerly town in the historic county of Cumberland. The Whitehaven & Furness Junction Railway opened a station here in 1850 known as 'Holborn Hill Halt', until Millom newtown was built in 1866. It was taken over by the Furness Railway in 1866.
Millom's economy is now mainly based around retail, services and tourism. It is a relatively low wage area, with a lot of people employed in skilled trades such as building, painting and decorating. Many also work in the service sector in hotels, pubs and shops within the nearby Lake District national park. Higher wage centres are Barrow-in-Furness to the south and Sellafield to the north-west with commuting each way on the road or via the railway. There is also some commuting as far as Kendal.
Millom Palladium (a theatre, bar and full multi-functional venue) is a historic part of the town. Completed in 1911, it has stood on the site for over 100 years. The Beggar's Theatre is a multi-function arts base with several activities, performing-arts based, for local talent and provides a venue for touring theatres, stand-up comedians etc. Millom Network Centre, based in the grounds of Millom School, offers adult education, business and public meeting space and other business services.
St. George's Church stands proud within the town on a small hill and with its steeple is the biggest landmark of the town being visible from quite a distance. The area's bigger landmark is the significant hill of Black Combe standing 1,970 ft (600 m) above sea level. It forms a grand panoramic viewing platform of the south west Lake District area and offers view of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales – but only on a clear day.
Millom Discovery Centre (previously known as 'Millom Folk Museum' and 'Millom Heritage Museum And Visitor Centre') presents a snapshot of past times in Millom, paying particular attention to the historical development of the area brought about by the significant iron ore mining and iron works. Millom Rock Park is situated high on the north rim of the nearby Ghyll Scaur Quarry in the parish of Millom Without. A viewpoint in the Rock Park permits views into the working quarry and overlooks the processing machinery. There is an avenue of 15 large rock specimens with detailed interpretation panels.
HD Day Out at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway & Museum, 23rd August 2017
I came here on 23rd August the day after my birthday and stayed in the Rosegarth Guest House/B&B/ bed and breakfast. The Arlesdale Railway in The Railway Series by Rev. W. Awdry is based on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.[14] In Small Railway Engines (1967), Awdry relates part of a holiday he spent visiting the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway with the Rev. E. R. Boston; the two appear in the book as the Thin Clergyman and the Fat Clergyman, respectively. The Arlesdale Railway was also the focus point in Jock the New Engine, with an incident that was inspired by an accident that happened on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, when Perkins crashed in the back of the shed, and with cameos in other books.[15]
The fictional railway's locomotives are each based on Ravenglass locomotives: Bert, Rex, Mike and Jock are the steam locomotives River Irt, River Esk, River Mite and Northern Rock, while the Sudrian diesels Frank, Sigrid of Arlesdale and Blister 1 & 2 are the Cumbrians Perkins, Shelagh of Eskdale and Cyril.[14] The Arlesdale Railway stations are also visibly based on the Ravenglass ones: Arlesburgh is Ravenglass, Ffarquhar Road is Muncaster Mill, Marthwaite is Irton Road, Arlesdale Green is Eskdale Green and Arlesdale is Dalegarth.[14]
The line features in The Plague Dogs by Richard Adams; the canine protagonists evade the force of paratroopers searching for them by riding from Eskdale to Ravenglass on an empty train.
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a 15 in (381 mm) minimum gauge heritage railway in Cumbria, England. The 7 miles (11.3 km) line runs from Ravenglass to Dalegarth Station near Boot in the valley of Eskdale, in the Lake District. At Ravenglass the line ends at Ravenglass railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line.
The old building at Dalegarth Station near Boot, with Ravenglass-built diesel loco Lady Wakefield
River Esk, with her driver, Peter van Zeller, on the turntable at Ravenglass station
Intermediate stations and halts are at Muncaster Mill, Miteside, Murthwaite, Irton Road, The Green, Fisherground and Beckfoot. The railway is owned by a private company and supported by a preservation society. The oldest locomotive is River Irt, parts of which date from 1894, while the newest is the diesel-hydraulic Douglas Ferreira, built in 2005.
The line is known locally as La'al Ratty and its 3 ft (914 mm) gauge predecessor as Owd Ratty.[1][2]
Nearby attractions include: the Roman Bath House at Ravenglass; the Hardknott Roman Fort, known to the Romans as Mediobogdum, at the foot of Hardknott Pass; the watermills at Boot and Muncaster; and Muncaster Castle, the home of the Pennington family since 1208. The engines I rode on were River Irt and Northern Rock! Fully reccomend you come here!
I also have Jock and Frank in the ERTL/Ertl diecast Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends range!! Plus wooden and Take Along Mike, and Mike, Bert and Rex in the newer take n play range! This day was yellow timetable! Also saw a few of the pacer trains.