John_L
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A new event has been added to the Events page.

Event name: Keswick Mining Museum Mine Walk - Roughton Gill Mine

Date & time: 21/08/2011 at 10:30

Details: Roughton Gill Mine (New walk for 2011)

Meet / Park at Carrock Mines (7 miles)

For anyone that may be interested in a walk out on a Sunday to view Lakeland / Pennine mining locations – try one of Ian Tyler of the Keswick Mining Museum – guided walks. All walks are guided by Ian Tyler, mine historian and author of 11 books on Cumbrian Mining and curator of the Keswick Mining Museum.

Come and experience a really good day out in the fells and learn something about the industrial past of Lakeland and the Pennines, its not always been fluffy bunnies, Wainwright & pencils.

All walks start at 10.30 am prompt. Decent footwear must be worn and don't forget the waterproofs in case, and a packed lunch is a must. Most walks are at least 5 hours duration and are not suitable for the unfit or children.

Cost is £6.00 per person.





Event added by: John_L

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