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North West England

Orton Scar Lime Kiln

North West England

Orton Scar Lime Kiln

Highlight • Historical Site

Orton Scar Lime Kiln

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Location: Orton, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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December 7, 2023

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So many lime kilns in the Dales! Here is another one, remains of a bygone era - a structure beautifully set in the slope here. If it rains, or it's very windy, it's a great place to hide in!

August 26, 2024

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This is an old lime kiln. Lime kilns were used to convert limestone to quicklime, by burning it. Quicklime was used in construction for mortar, plaster and limewash, but mostly it was used as a dressing on fields to reduce the acidity of the soil.

January 7, 2024

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Gilts Lane and Orton Scar lime kiln loop from Orton — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Hike the moderate 4.7-mile Gilts Lane and Orton Scar loop, exploring limestone pavements, historical kilns, and views of the Howgill Fells.

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Stone Bridge in Orton – Orton Scar Lime Kiln loop from Orton

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Orton Scar Lime Kiln – Stone Bridge in Orton loop from Orton

7.49km

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160m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 310 m

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Location: Orton, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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