The former mineral extension to Gill Force at Boot, the first part of which is now the way into the terminus at Dalegarth.
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This leads to a bridge over the River Esk, at Gill Force. The haematite workings only lasted from 1880-84.
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This leads to a bridge over the River Esk, at Gill Force. The haematite workings only lasted from 1880-84.
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Stanley Force is a 60 feet waterfall, about half a mile from Dalegarth.
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River Esk has once again arrived at Dalegarth.