North Lakes
Coledale, near Braithwaite

The Coledale valley leads up from Braithwaite, near Keswick, up to Force Crag mines, below Grisedale Pike and Crag Hill, at the far end of the valley. The mines, now abandoned, were first operated in the 1860s – their product being lead. Crag Hill can be seen in the picture at the end of the valley covered in snow. A classic day’s walk known as the Coledale Horseshoe can be made from Braithwaite, taking in peaks surrounding the valley including Grisedale Pike, Crag Hill and Causey Pike.