Miles Without Stiles 14: High Yewdale
Details
Route type: For many. A short walk to historic Yew Tree Farm, used as Beatrix Potter’s home in the Renée Zellweger film - OS Explorer Map OL7
Distance: 1.5 km or 0.9 miles
Start point: Small car park at Shepherd’s Bridge - grid ref. SD 314998
Turning point: Yew Tree Farm - grid ref. SD 320998
Facilities: Refreshments and toilets at Yew Tree Farm
Getting there: No direct public transport. Car: A593 from Ambleside or Coniston. Take minor road right signposted Hodge Close. Car park 50 metres on the left
Conditions update
Some routes have suffered water damage after the floods of November 2009, with sections washed away or affected by flood debris. We are checking all routes. In the meantime be prepared that present surface conditions may not be as good as originally described. Please report any damage you encounter to David Robinson at david.robinson@lakedistrict.gov.uk or 01768 871409.
Route
This undulating path was improved by the National Trust in 2008 and offers a wonderful excursion through Yewdale’s oak woodlands. The steep, craggy slopes of Holme Fell and Yewdale Fell can be seen to the north and west.
From the car park, continue up the road, cross Shepherd’s Bridge and go through a gate on the right. The track surface has been upgraded to smooth compacted stone, but has gradients steeper than 1:10 for short sections.
At the junction with a footpath, which heads north over Holme Fell, bear right and down the steep slope to Yew Tree Farm. Stop here to admire the old spinning gallery, or enjoy the tearoom garden, before returning to the start.
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