Celebrating historical routes Walk - Belah Viaduct and Packhorse roads - 4 mile walk

The walk is a delightful circuit of the hidden Belah Valley.
The route visits the remains of a famous Belah Viaduct designed by Sir Thomas Bouch built in wrought and cast iron in 1857. At 196 feet it was the tallest bridge in England but sadly demolished in 1963.

The route then passes the old gamekeeper's cottage, Tufton Lodge, and reaches the 'lost hamlet' of High Ewebank. This settlement was once at the junction of packhorse roads from Kirkby Stephen to Bowes and to Richmond in Yorkshire. It was clearly a busy place, with no fewer than three inns in the 1850s and numerous dwellings.
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From High Ewebank the path drops deeply down to the River Belah and we return via the buttress on the other side of the viaduct, crossing the river to climb to the farmhouse at New Hall, thence along the lane to the walk start.

Timings & Tours

Monday 09 September:

10:00

Location & directions

26 Birkbeck Gardens, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4TH

Directions:

There is no public transport to Barras. Best place to leave your car is in the field over the cattle grid opposite the Mouthlock Chapel, now a holiday home. Barras is reached from the A685. Take the road off the A685 signposted to Kaber and Barras (and Tan Hill) for about four miles until the chapel appears on the right. Turn left to go over cattle grid.

Contact on day:

Ann Sandell- for Kirkby Stephen Walkers are Welcome

Telephone number:

+447734531295

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Must be booked [email protected] Walkers are Welcome

Booking contact name:

Ann Sandell/Dave Stewart

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

08 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

08 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

This walk is medium to hard and only suitable for experienced walkers. Boots should be worn. 200m ascent - 4 miles

Additional information

Fantastic views.

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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