Hampsfell limestone pavement, Cumbria - Places of Geologic Significance on Waymarking.com

Limestone is the deposited shells on an ancient sea bed. When aeons later, this sedimentary layer is brought to the earth's surface it is called limestone pavement. (visit link) Once exposed to mildly acidic rain, softer layers and lines are dissolved to form channels, called clints and grikes. (visit link) Excellent hiding places for geocaches. e.g. Linger on the limestone, leaving litter for Linda, Sulber Gate. Have a read of links.
Hampsfell is criss-crossed with many popular public footpaths, providing many routes onto the open fellside. Download PDF (visit link)

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By cemetery near Grange Fell Golf Club (coordinates below)
On street in Cartmel.
On street in Lindale.
On street in Grange-o-sands and walk through Eggerslack woods.

Waymark is confirmed to be publicly accessible: yes Parking Coordinates: N 54° 11.568 W 002° 55.894 Access fee (In local currency): .00 Requires a high clearance vehicle to visit.: no Requires 4x4 vehicle to visit.: no Public Transport available: no Website reference: [Web Link]

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