N.B. Narrative and pictures are as of the times when the pictures were originally added (mostly 1997 to 2004). In 2021, things may look different; conditions, tracks and rights of way may have changed. Click on the Home button for more explanation. At one time, there had been a sign saying Apedale"at a right turn, about 5km. from Grinton, on the road to Castle Bolton. In 2003, the sign had disappeared and a sign saying “Private Road” had replaced it. John and I decided therefore that the road should not be used, to avoid any conflict, and sought the grid reference we had for the site of the ruins of the Apedale mill, by using a track starting at Castle Bolton. However, apart from the invigorating walk, there was little at the site to see to otherwise justify the effort. Nevertheless, on the journey to and from the site, other historic lead mining sites may be visited, for example the Whitaside mines. Some pictures of the Whitaside mines taken by Barry in June 2003 are shown below. Nevertheless, on the journey to and from the site, other historic lead mining sites may be visited, for example the Whitaside mines. Some pictures of the Whitaside mines taken by Barry in June 2003 are shown below. Whitaside Mines. Upper Level. Middle Level. Lower Level. Cobscar Mill is nearby and it may have smelted ore from Apedale before Apedale's own lead smelt mill went into production. Link to the page on the Beldi Hill Smelt Mill >>>
Apedale smelt mill, Wensleydale and Whitaside Mines, 2003.
N.B. Narrative and pictures are as of the times when the pictures were originally added (mostly 1997 to 2004). In 2021, things may look different; conditions, tracks and rights of way may have changed. Click on the Home button for more explanation. At one time, there had been a sign saying Apedale"at a right turn, about 5km. from Grinton, on the road to Castle Bolton. In 2003, the sign had disappeared and a sign saying “Private Road” had replaced it. John and I decided therefore that the road should not be used, to avoid any conflict, and sought the grid reference we had for the site of the ruins of the Apedale mill, by using a track starting at Castle Bolton. However, apart from the invigorating walk, there was little at the site to see to otherwise justify the effort. Nevertheless, on the journey to and from the site, other historic lead mining sites may be visited, for example the Whitaside mines. Some pictures of the Whitaside mines taken by Barry in June 2003 are shown below. Nevertheless, on the journey to and from the site, other historic lead mining sites may be visited, for example the Whitaside mines. Some pictures of the Whitaside mines taken by Barry in June 2003 are shown below. Whitaside Mines. Upper Level. Middle Level. Lower Level. Cobscar Mill is nearby and it may have smelted ore from Apedale before Apedale's own lead smelt mill went into production. Link to the page on the Beldi Hill Smelt Mill >>>
Apedale smelt mill, Wensleydale and Whitaside Mines, 2003.