What is recorded here
Originally a hill farm, the High Close estate was re-designed after Wheatley-Balme bought it in 1857. Exotic flora was planted to enhance views of the surrounding fells. Some species are now grown for the International Conifer Conservation Programme
A mapped walking route does not guarantee present access or safe conditions. Check signs, closures and the weather before setting out.
- Distance
- 1.9
Places near here
Low WoodWood · 258 yd
Hammerscar PlantationForest · 380 yd
ScroggsListed building · 392 yd
Huntingstile CragCliff · 515 yd
Loughrigg FellMountain / peak · 930 yd
Loughrigg FoldListed building · 957 yd
Ewe CragCliff · 1124 yd
Little LoughriggMountain / peak · 1456 yd
Grasmere IslandIsland · 1594 yd
Elterwater Slate Quarry ViewpointViewpoint · 1675 yd
Rydal Water shore from close to Rydal CaveCave or cavern · 1.0 mi
Inside Rydal CaveCave or cavern · 1.0 mi