Grid reference SD3688
near to Finsthwaite, Cumbria, England
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High Dam Tarn
High Dam Tarn is a true beauty spot which is owned by the Lake District Special Planning Board, who purchased it, along with the surrounding woodland in 1973, to allow public access. A pleasant woodland footpath ascends to the Tarn from the... (more)
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High Dam
A magical place at any time
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High Dam Tarn - view from the dam
A tarn in the "natural, enlarged by damming" category. The former smaller tarn, then known as Finsthwaite Tarn, was enlarged in 1835 to create what is now known as High Dam Tarn.
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Climbing to High Dam reservoir
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Track to Bell Intake
The track to Bell Intake snakes its way up into the wood. The path north leaves just beyond the gate and follows a wall.
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High Dam Tarn
Man does not often improve on nature but the creation of High Dam Tarn has left as pleasant a spot for quiet contemplation as you could wish for. There are two small pine clad islands on the tarn this is one of them.
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High Dam Tarn
High Dam Tarn near Bobbin Mill, Windermere
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High Dam Tarn
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Old Mower, Finsthwaite Heights
Another rusting relic found on the fells. Very similar to the Bamfords Royal Mower I found a few weeks ago. No markings on this one to identify it except 'V 21'. Like buses you wait years to stumble across an old mower on the... (more)
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Footbridge, High Dam
Over the outflow stream.
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Curious cow and calf at Finsthwaite
Finsthwaite heights on left
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Evening over Furness Fells
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