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Hi ironstone,

The Burnmoor complex is quite widespread and as the stones aren't all that tall it can be hard to find amongst the long wild moorland grasses, unless you are adept with map and compass. There are tracks that lead there, but are just flattened bog grasses and peaty erosion. Unfortunately, just to confuse issues, lots of other similar tracks criss-cross the area. Hopefully, you will be blessed with a beautiful spring day and the larks will be singing up in the blue. However, once found never forgotten. It's a remote place with lots of atmosphere, especially on a day of storm, mist and rain.

If you are staying in the area there are plenty of good campsites in Eskdale and good pubs serving real ales and great food. I can particularly recommend the very friendly Boot Inn (formerly the Burnmoor Inn), the equally friendly Woolpack and Hardknott Bar, as well as the Bower House. The Woolpack will help with transport if you are struggling to get from Ravenglass. They're like that in the valley.

If you need any more info, feel free to ask.

All the best,.
TE.


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