Directions
(from the south)

  • From the M6 motorway leave at junction 36 for Kendal/Lakes.
  • Follow signs for Barrow.
  • Before you reach Barrow, turn right to Workington (A5092) three miles beyond Newby Bridge.
  • Follow this road for about 10 miles.
  • Beyond Broughton in Furness you need to turn right at the traffic lights towards Ulpha.
  • After 4 miles turn left in Ulpha village to the steep hill signed Eskdale.
  • Follow the fell road to Eskdale
  • Drive past the George IV pub, up and over a small hill and past a white house. Park at The Green station on the miniature 'ratty' railway on your LHS.
  • Walk back to the white house and opposite is a public footpath. Follow the footpath which goes through a couple of stiles and curves to the right. There you will find The Diamond on your LHS (less than 5 mins walk).

  
  click here for boulders around Eskdale
  Please click here for boulders in Wasdale
  Please click here for boulders at Dove Crag, Ullswater
  Please click here for videos
  
  There is a campsite at Fisherground should you wish to stay for longer. Please visit www.fishergroundcampsite.co.uk for details


     
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