Mungrisdale can be explored from different perspectives: the Mungrisdale Round walk passes through named valleys, while its historical sites encompass religious, Roman, archaeological and industrial themes. There is also a clear distinction when choosing a walk: the round begins in the village of Mungrisdale; a short walk leads from Bowscale over Bowscale Fell to Bowscale Tarn. This lets you plan your trip around your interest in landscapes or history.

Walking among valleys and tarns

The Mungrisdale Round walk begins in the village of Mungrisdale. It passes through the side valleys of Bullfell Beck and Bannerdale, as well as the deep valley of Glenderamackin. Several named valley sections therefore shape the route: two side valleys and one deep valley. If you are choosing a walk based on its landscape features, these names give you a concrete idea of what to expect along the way.

From Bowscale, a short walk crosses Bowscale Fell to Bowscale Tarn. Bowscale is part of Mungrisdale Parish. The tarn was a tourist attraction in Victorian times—a historical aspect that offers another perspective on the destination alongside the walk. The two routes have different emphases: the Mungrisdale Round passes through several valleys, while the short walk has a single named destination. This helps you decide whether you would prefer a valley route or a walk to the tarn.

Church and archaeological sites

The present-day church of St Kentigern was rebuilt in 1756. For travellers interested in churches and architectural history, this date provides a specific historical reference point. Another site is the defensive earthworks of the Roman camp south of Field Head Farm, which remain in good condition. Here, the focus is on the state of preservation of the earthworks—a distinct emphasis alongside the history of a church building.

Carrock Fell: hillfort and mine

The monument on Carrock Fell comprises a large univallate hillfort, two round barrows and a medieval shieling. The hillfort is the third largest in northern England. This ranking applies to the hillfort, while the two round barrows and the shieling are additional elements of the monument. Visitors interested in archaeological sites can thus distinguish between the large hillfort’s ranking and the variety of different features.

There is also a tungsten mine on Carrock Fell. It is the only example of a tungsten mine outside Cornwall and features a varied and exceptionally impressive range of surface remains. This offers an industrial perspective on the sites at Carrock Fell, alongside the archaeological significance of the hillfort and monument. This helps you define your historical focus more precisely when planning your trip: church architecture, Roman defensive earthworks, multi-part archaeology or industrial remains each appeal to different interests.

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