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	Honister Pass Cumbria
		Old slate quarries and Honister Hause Youth Hostel (in an old quarry workers' building) sit atop the bleak and treeless summit where the view of Honister Crag is on order.
		Although driving Honister Pass can be challenging in the winter months, the road, connecting the beauty of the Buttermere and Borrowdale valleys, unfolds the dramatic scenery of the Lakeland mountains.
		Honister Pass is on the B5289 between Buttermere and Seatoller.
	www.thecumbriadirectory.com /Cumbria_Countryside/Passes/Honister_Pass/Honister_Pass.php (245 words)

	Honister Slate Mine - a working tourist attraction in the English Lake District providing roof slates through the UK ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Nestling between the peaks at the head of the Honister Pass in the Lake District, the Buttermere and Westmorland Green Slate Company Limited is England's only Slate Mine, recommended by those who provide tourist information for the Lake District.
		At Honister are the "Road End," "Lancaster," and "Ash Ghyll" quarries, whilst across the coach road, and within sight as we stand, are the "Yew Crags" quarries "light sea green," "dark sea green," and "olive green." Concerning these varieties we shall have more to say later.
		Honister slate was used extensively in local buildings but the best quality roofing slate was also exported far afield.
	www.honister-slate-mine.co.uk /Pages/home.htm (2368 words)

	English Lakes - An illustrated guide to the Lake District - Honistyer Pass. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The dramatic and windswept 1176 feet Honister Pass leads through to Seatoller in Borrowdale from Buttermere.
		At its peak the pass is an upland wilderness, with barren, boulder strewn slopes.
		The Honister slate mine at the summit of the pass offers four different fully guided tours of the mines, though a labyrinth of caverns under Fleetwith Pike (2,126') The mines were started by the monks of Furness some 500 years ago and are now opened after being closed down for a decade.
	www.english-lakes.com /honister_pass.html (200 words)

	B5289 road - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It passes alongside Derwent Water with good views of Catbells and the surrounding mountains.
		This part of the route is very zigzagging, with gradients of 1 in 4 (25%) as it struggles up the 200 metres (600 feet) to the top.
		The top of the pass is an upland wilderness, with barren slopes and many erratic boulders.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/B5289_road (227 words)

	Peak and Fell Walking - 4th May 2004 Honister Pass
		This was really a drive from Keswick to Buttermere via the Honister Pass.
		I had a small walk while at the Honister Pass.
		Would like to walk to Robinson and Dale Head from Honister Slate Mine soon.
	www.walkthelakes.co.uk /Walks/2004/HonisterPass040504.htm (62 words)

	Honister Slate Mine - slate mines in the English Lake District providing Westmorland green slate roofs through the UK ...
		Honister Slate Mine - slate mines in the English Lake District providing Westmorland green slate roofs through the UK and abroad.
		Set in the Heart of Lakeland, Honister Slate Mines have, for centuries, produced the beautiful green stone which it is famous throughout the world.
		Come in and see the ancient craftsmanship, learn the history and feel the atmosphere of bygone years.
	www.honister-slate-mine.co.uk (100 words)

	Honister Pass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The road is the most direct way to the top of Honister.
		Its steep slopes were used for the British Hill Climbing Championship a few years ago, but today we were taking it as easy as we could.
		Passengers in passing cars seemed to be impressed by our efforts anyway.
	www.w-o-w.com /ARTICLES/lakeland-passes/index3.html (123 words)

	Honister Slate Mine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Honister Slate mine is at the top of the Honister Pass in Borrowdale in the Lake District, and has just re-opened after a gap of 11 years.
		Honister slate is a distinctive green slate, though Lakeland slate comes in a variety of shades and colours.
		Honister Hause Youth Hostel is on the site of the slate works.
	www.visitcumbria.com /kes/honslate.htm (302 words)

	BBC - Cumbria - Features - Great Gable from Honister Pass ...
		PARK either in the National Park car park adjacent to Honister Youth Hostel or at the Honister Slate Mine, parking fee to pay in both instances.
		It would be most remiss not to mention that the path from Honister was attributed a nickname, Moses Trod.
		Tradition held that a man called Moses Rigg, a Honister quarryman, distilled whisky, conveying the illicit liquor down to Wasdale Head in loads of slate.
	www.bbc.co.uk /cumbria/content/articles/2005/12/06/park_and_stride_great_gable_from_honister_pass.shtml (1512 words)

	Favourite Corners of Britain - Honister Pass, Lake District, Cumbria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		A narrow ribbon of road winds its way down through the Honister Pass towards the beautiful stretches of water known as Buttermere and Crummock Water.
		The narrow track that follows the contours about half way up the mountainside, once carried a narrow gauge rail track along which tubs of green slate were pushed after being mined in the workings which riddle the hill side.
		After closing just over ten years ago, The Honister Slate Mine has reopened as a going concern to create products from the unique material whilst offering visitors the opportunity to venture underground a see the old workings for themselves.
	web.onyxnet.co.uk /David.Allan-onyxnet.co.uk/corners-HONISTER.html (137 words)

	virtual cumbria: cumbrian views: western lake district: honister pass: by bnm-interactive
		virtual cumbria: cumbrian views: western lake district: honister pass: by bnm-interactive
		The imposing pass of Honister lies between the steep sided slopes of Dale Head to the north and Fleetwith Pike to the south.
		Fleetwith Pike, rising upwards from the other side of the pass, has been a commercially important fell over the centuries; its high quality Honister slate has been distributed all over the world.
	www.virtualcumbria.net /views/westlakes/honisterpass_p.htm (162 words)

	Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in Honister Pass, Cumbria, Lake District, England
		Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in Honister Pass, Cumbria, Lake District, England
		Search Results: Honister Pass, Cumbria, Lake District, England
		Plenty of good value self catering accommodation with lots of information, in or around Honister Pass, Cumbria, Lake District, England.
	www.stilwell.co.uk /show_town.asp?Q=hc\|L4350604 (1088 words)

	Show Mines of Britain: Honister Slate Mine
		From Keswick, take the B 5289 side road through Borrowdale and Rosthwaite to the Honister Pass.
		Cameron, Alister D (1993): Slate from Honister, 59 pp illus., surveys.
		Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5XN.
	www.showcaves.com /english/gb/mines/Honister.html (323 words)

	Buttermere, Honister Pass, Crummock Water, Whinlatter, Lake District - www.bootsandpaws.co.uk
		From Watendlath and Ashness Bridge we head towards Buttermere via the Honister Pass as shown in the photo on the left above.
		The Honister Pass with 1 in 4 gradients connects the Borrowdale Valley with Buttermere and at the highest point it is 1167 feet above sea level.
		All three images above were taken from the shores of Buttermere, the photos to the centre and left show Fleetwith Pike in the background.
	www.bootsandpaws.co.uk /buttermere.html (223 words)

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		To the east of the Newlands Pass is the amusingly named High Snockrigg and Robinson, which also provide a good walk if you're up for it.
		The Honister Pass is a steep one, but if first gear is good on your car you can use it to knock a bit off some of the bigger hills.
		To the north of Honister you can also attempt Dale Head, Hindscarth and Robinson, before descending (of course) to the charms of the Bridge Hotel Bar and a well-earned pint of Black Sheep.
	members.aol.com /MAmberry/BUTTERMERE.html (701 words)

	Organised lake district walk - Great Gable from Honister - 19th September 2007
		From Honister Pass the route climbs the magnificent Great Gable using the Moses Trod Route, descending over Green Gable, Brandreth and Grey Knotts on the route back to Honister Pass.
		As with all outdoor activities, the weather is an unpredictable factor, consequently you will need to provide yourself with sensible, reliable walking gear.
		From Keswick follow the Borrowdale Road south, passing through Rosthwaite and Seatoller before climbing steeply towards the Honister Pass, a car ark behind the Youth Hostel at the top of the pass will be seen to the left.
	www.thelakedistrictwalker.com /hire/2007/19_09_07.htm (184 words)

	Great Gable from Honister Hause
		Pass a stile, then soon after, cross the second stile as the fence changes direction left.
		The path drops down from Brandreth, passing close to three small Tarns, before beginning a steady climb to Green Gable.
		Pass through the yard to the left of the building to join the Honister Pass road.
	www.thewalkzone.co.uk /Lake_District/walk_25/270302.htm (568 words)

	Fish Hotel, Buttermere, Cumbria
		An interesting place to visit is the Honister Slate mine where they are open to the public.
		This can be found at the summit of the Honister pass.
		On the other side of the pass the road descends into Borrowdale and the goes on to Derwent Water and Keswick.
	www.pearlgifts.bizland.com /pub_fish_hotel_buttermere.html (320 words)

	Green Gable - theLakelandFells
		Honister Pass - Drum House - Moses' Trod - Beck Head - Great Gable - Windy Gap - Green Gable - Brandreth - Grey Knotts - Drum House - Honister Pass
		Honister Pass - Grey Knotts - Brandreth - Green Gable - Windy Gap - Great Gable - Beck Head - Kirk Fell (East Top) - Kirk Fell - Black Sail Pass - Beck Head - Moses' Trod - Drum House - Honister Pass
		Honister Pass - Drum House - Moses' Trod - Beck Head - Great Gable - Windy Gap - Green Gable - Brandreth - Grey Knotts - Honister Pass
	www.leaney.org /lake_district_fells.php?fell_id=green_gable (402 words)

	Dale Head and Hindscarth from Honister Pass - 17th February 2006
		A morning walk from Honister Pass over Dale Head and Hindscarth
		Glaramara, The Allen Crags Esk Pike and Great End from the path to Honister Pass
		Past Honister Crag to Buttermere and Crummock Water
	www.thelakedistrictwalker.com /walks/17.02.06_dale_head (218 words)

	Pillar and Gable
		On the other side of the mountain lies Gable Crag which, though it can be approached from Wasdale, is easier to get to from the top of Honister pass.
		The path from Honister Pass continues westward past Gable Crag to Black Sail Pass and then continues via the High Level Route to Pillar Rock.
		Before it reaches Black Sail however it passes beneath what must be the dirtiest crag in the district: Boat Howe Crags.
	www.aqvi55.dsl.pipex.com /climb/wild_west.htm (2221 words)

	Amazon.com: "Honister Rambler": Key Phrase page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		In the summer, the 77/77A (Honister Rambler) also passes through the village on its circular route between Keswick and Buttermere (see appendix).
		From Easter to October bus No 77/77A-the Honister Rambler - makes the round trip from Keswick to Buttermere via Borrowdale and the Honister Pass every couple of hours.
		and the Honister Rambler minibus is perfect for walkers aiming for the high fells of the central lakes; it makes many stops from Keswick...
	www.amazon.com /phrase/Honister-Rambler (342 words)

	UKC Databases - "Honister Crag"
		From the summit of Honister Pass, climb Fleetwith Pike and descend to the crag - about 45 minutes.
		We rely on volunteers to moderate their local crags.
		Worth a visit but only for a handful of worthwhile climbs (compared to other local crags)On the plus side, short walk in and exposed feel to the rock due to its impressive position above the pass.
	www.ukclimbing.com /databases/crags/craginfo.html?id=376 (243 words)

	Vintage Unused Real Photo Post Card Honister Pass And Crag England - RL1283
		This post card, with a spectacular view of Honister Pass in the English Lake District, was part of a collection of a Canadian serviceman posted in Europe during World War II and dates from c.
		It is marked 3103 Honister Pass and Crag (New Road) on the front and attributed Actual Photograph by G. Abraham, Ltd. Keswick (Copyright), printed in Sweden, on the reverse.
		Please drop in often as we are always adding new treasures from the attic.
	www.rubylane.com /shops/tannerycreek/item/RL1283 (135 words)

	Fleetwith Pike to Grey Knotts via Honister Hause
		After a very fine breakfast at my BandB in Keswick, I drove along Barrowdale, up through Honister Pass for the start of the walk.
		This was from a small car park at Gatesgarth at the western end of Honister Pass.
		It wasn't long before I was at my next path, a turning south which dropped me down to the old Dubs Quarry track.
	www.thewalkzone.co.uk /Lake_District/walk_14/walk_14.htm (646 words)

	Old Photos of Honister in Cumbria, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain
		Old Photos of Honister in Cumbria in England, United Kingdom of Great Britain.
		Old Photos of Honister in Cumbria in England
		Together we can build a wonderful archives of these old images.
	www.oldukphotos.com /cumbria_honister.htm (115 words)

	B&Bs in or around Honister Pass, Cumbria, Lake District, England - local overnight accommodation, including bed and ...
		BandBs in or around Honister Pass, Cumbria, Lake District, England - local overnight accommodation, including bed and breakfasts, inns, guest houses and small hotels.
		BandBs (bed and breakfast), guest houses and inn accommodation.
		Nice choice of BandBs (bed and breakfast accommodation) in or around Honister Pass, Cumbria, Lake District, England - private houses, inns, small hotels, guest houses, all worth a good look.
	www.stilwell.co.uk /show_town.asp?Q=bb\|L4350604 (270 words)

	Honister Pass on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
		Taken in Seatoller, England (See more photos here)
		at the top of the pass looking back down.
		Nice composition, lovely winding pathway, nice setting, color and light, a beauty, Charles.
	www.flickr.com /photos/ceeque/227454660 (94 words)

	Honister Rambler Bus Timetable Information
		The Honister Rambler is an ideal way to see the local area.
		Exploring the beautiful Lorton valley, past Crummock Water and Buttermere, over Honister Pass (an experience in itself!), and back to Keswick via the far side of Derwentwater:
		For other bus routes please call Stagecoach in Cumbria on 0870 608 2608
	www.dokeswick.com /buses/honister.htm (52 words)

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