Orange walk
Have a go at this challenging route past Blackburn lake and Cragend quarry. This long walk takes in amazing views of the Simonside Hills and features the thatched boathouse and shepherd's hut.
Start:
Blackburn car park, grid ref: NU0892201675
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Start at Blackburn car park. Head towards the back of the car park and follow the orange waymarks
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Follow the path upstream past Blackburn dam
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You’ll see Blackburn lake. Turn left and follow the path. At the junction, turn left
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When you reach the boathouse, cross over the estate drive and continue on the path, following the orange waymarks. There is a short steep climb along the way, with a resting bench at the end.
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Look out for shepherd’s hut and the stone cutting bench. When you reach Cragend car park, cross over and the orange waymarks will take you back to the boathouse and along the carriage drive back to Blackburn car park.
End:
Blackburn car park, grid ref: NU0892201675
