Banishead Quarry is a rarely publicised beauty spot in the Lake District that is hidden away on the eastern flanks of the Old Man of Coniston. It is a super …

Ian Baines

August 19, 2024

Hiking

Bannishead Quarry and tarn is a real hidden gem. You don’t see it until you are right next to it and most of the tourists heading up Coniston Old Man don’t come this way so you are likely to have it to yourself.
A beautiful quarry lake made more spectacular by the waterfall.

Dave Watson

May 10, 2019

Mountaineering

A nice walk from Torver, visit The Wilson's Arms after.

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Location: Torver, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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