Category: Scugdale
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Scot Crags
Scot Crags in Scugdale, although probably better known as Barker’s Crags which are strictly the crags beyond the next dry stone wall. All told including Stoney Wicks almost a kilometre of hard sandstone crags, very popular with serious rock athletes and beginner groups alike. Something for everyone. And today, December 6, is the Feast of…
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Snotterdale
A side shoot of Scugdale, I remember Snotterdale as a lovely little valley. But alas no Public Rights of Way exists through so it remains hidden from public gaze. I had the opportunity to explore the woods in 1996 when they were used to stage the Jan Kjellstrƶm orienteering relays. And, as far as I…
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Scugdale
A difficult ascent ofĀ the ‘green lane’ between Scugdale and RaisdaleĀ hinderedĀ a large party of off road motor cyclists coming down. Not aggressive but nevertheless very intimidating. I did takeĀ some pictures of the bikers but eventually settled on a nice rainbow to post. instead. Several years ago there was talk of the National Park closing the lane…
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Remains of Calcining Kilns, Scugdale
These kilns next to Scugdale Beck operated from 1857 until 1885 and reduced the iron ore from mines up the dale to make it easier for transporting the ironworks in Stockton.