Honister Pass Slate Mine Walk

This circular walk explores the old quarries of the old Honister Pass Slate Mines before climbing to Fleetwith Pike for excellent views over the Lake District mountains. The historic site is notable as the last working slate mine in England and dates back to 1728. It's also a major Lake District tourist attraction with mine tours and the exhilirating Infinity Bridge where you can edge your way across a gorge 1,000 feet above sea level.
The walk starts off from the car park and visitor centre at the Honister Slate Mine. From the centre you head west to Bell Craggs, the Hopper Slate Quarry and the Dubs Quarry.
You continue round to Wanscale Bottom where you can see some picturesque waterfalls on the Wanscale Beck. At Gatesgarth Farm you turn east to pass along Fleetwith Edge to Fleetwith Pike.
You then descend through the Honister quarries before returning to the car park.

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Honister Pass Slate Mine Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Honister Pass Slate Mine Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Honister Pass Slate Mine OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Honister Pass Slate Mine Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

South east of Buttermere Lake there's the climb to Warnscale Bothy and Buttermere Infinity Pool. Here you'll find a wonderful old bothy tucked into the hillside and crystal clear pool great for wild swimming.

Fleetwith Pike, Warnscale Bothy and Buttermere Infinity Pool

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