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Boot is one of Lakeland's precious jewels, a charming stone village surrounded by towering scenery which includes two of the regions most scenic waterfalls, the Dalegarth Force and Birker Force.

The region is known for its long association with milling which began in these parts as far back as the 12th century. A pack-horse bridge of the 17th century leads to Eskdale Mill of 1578. Much of this mill remains in working order, it is unusual in that it is a two-wheeled watermill which at one time provided water for the whole valley. The mill contains an exhibition of milling, allowing visitors to see how the ancient wooden machinery worked.

A favourite visit in the region is the church dedicated to St.Catherine. Standing in a lovely location beside the River Esk this 12th century church is a traditional barn-style chapel of the type often found in the wilderness parts of Lakeland. Interesting features are the stained glass windows and the old font decorated with marigold designs.

Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain looms over the village, beyond in a northerly direction lies the wilderness Burn Moor, an unpopulated area where relics of the Stone-Age including 3,000 year old circles have been identified. Even more remote, lying at 2,490 ft is Esk Hause where amidst the fells a tiny spring bursts forth giving life to the River Esk which meanders its way through idyllic misty scenery down through Eskdale to flow through Boot.

Another building with a strong appeal to fell walkers is the village inn, the 300 year old Woolpack. This offers traditional Lakeland hospitality, choice ales and tasty food. In fine weather, tourists take advantage of the pretty garden area where there are picnic tables.

A short distance from the village there is an Outward Bound School for Mountaineering, this offers courses for enthusiasts and overnight accommodation for walkers and climbers. The house was built in 1896, it is a typical Lakeland country house with an enchanting garden from which there are fine views in all directions.

The Eskdale Show, staged in September at Brotherilkeld Farm, is famous all over the county for its fell racing, hound trailing, sheep displays, and its hound and terrier show. For any visitor to the area the show makes a great day out, there is a host of other country activities and stalls with country clothing, hand carved walking sticks and all manner of things to do with country pursuits.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Boot

Stanley Force	(1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Eskdale	(1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Hardknott Pass	(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Hardknott Roman Fort	(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Wast Water	(2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Muncaster Castle	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Langdale Pikes	(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Steam Yacht Gondola	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Honister Slate Mine	(8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Lake District National Park	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Ennerdale Water	(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Black Combe	(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Tarn Hows	(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Grizedale Forest Park Country Park	(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SE)	Pictures
The Bowder Stone	(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Boot

Eskdale Green, in the county of Cumbria (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction W)
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Nether Wasdale, in the county of Cumbria (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NW)
Nether Wasdale lies opposite Wasdale Head at the western fringe of Wast Water.
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Hall Dunnerdale, in the county of Cumbria (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction SE)
Scenery does not come much finer than the scenic beauty surrounding the Valley of the River Duddon where you will find the delightful hamlet of Hall Dunnerdale.
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Wasdale Head, in the county of Cumbria (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction N)
Vast, lonely landscape of towering fells, jewel like streams and tarns situated at the head of the Wasdale Valley with the mighty Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain and Great Gable forming an almost uniformity range of mountains in the distance.
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Ravenglass, in the county of Cumbria (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction SW)
Special for being the only coastal village within the Lake District National Park, Ravenglass lies where three important rivers converge into the sea.
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Broughton Mills, in the county of Cumbria (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction SE)
It offers a panorama of superb views in all directions, and is certainly one of the most magnificent walking areas close to the western fringe of the Lake District National Park.
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Torver, in the county of Cumbria (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SE)
The lovely village of Torver is found in rich countryside beside Coniston Water in England's Lake District National Park.
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Coniston, in the county of Cumbria (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction E)
There is a timelessness about this pretty village which is set beneath the awesome splendour of "The Old Man of Coniston" towering some 2,500ft above.
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Little Langdale, in the county of Cumbria (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction E)
Little Langdale is a delightful hamlet in a hauntingly beautiful area lying above the Furness Fells.
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Broughton-in-Furness, in the county of Cumbria (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction S)
This attractive little place can boast of once being an important market town with a history stretching back to around the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Seatoller, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NE)
Seatoller, set in one of the most beautiful and exciting landscapes to be found in the lakes, gains its prosperity as a centre for climbers and walkers.
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Stonethwaite, in the county of Cumbria (9.4 miles, 15.0 km, direction NE)
Tucked away in a quiet part of Borrowdale where streams tumble down crags amongst a patchwork of old pack-horse trails, scenery does not come more beautiful than that which surrounds this peaceful hamlet in the Langstrath Valley.
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Borrowdale, in the county of Cumbria (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NE)
There is little doubt that Borrowdale possess some of the most unforgettable of all in the vast landscape of The Lake District National Park.
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Rosthwaite, in the county of Cumbria (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE)
Small as Rosthwaite may be, it has magic and serenity coupled with some of the most unforgettable sights in the Lake District National Park
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Buttermere, in the county of Cumbria (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction N)
Even when swirling mist rolls in over the stark fells surrounding Buttermere, the little hamlet remains serene in its simplicity and beauty.
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Nearby travel help

Ravenglass for Eskdale Station	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SW)
Drigg Station	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction W)
M6 Junction 36	(25.3 miles, 40.7 km, direction SE)
M6 Junction 39	(26.3 miles, 42.3 km, direction E)
Blackpool Airport	(44.3 miles, 71.3 km, direction S)
Isle of Man Airport	(58.9 miles, 94.8 km, direction W)
Boot to London	(239.3 miles, 385.0 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Boot

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Boot center
The Pennington	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SW)
New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel	(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE)
Waterhead Hotel	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction E)
Langdale Classic Hotel & Country Club	(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction E)
Scafell Hotel	(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction NE)
Brockwood Hall	(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction S)
Red Lion Hotel	(10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction E)
The Waterside Hotel Grasmere	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction E)
Rothay Garden Country House Hotel	(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction E)
Borrowdale Gates Country House Hotel	(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NE)
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