Gentle for the first kilometre or so before a sharp left turn in the track where is steepens and becomes rough (waypoint 1), we navigated by the light of our head torches and the glow from the village below.
Source: Ben Freke
Ahead of us the path turned into zig-zags, leading to a level with old, ruined buildings and the remnants of quarry workings from long ago. This area is interesting to explore, looking at the old markings and dates on the machinery, imagining the conditions and toil that the workers here would have endured.
Continuing on the track up to the left and under or over the rusting steel cables from the old aerial tramway, leads you past a series of tunnels left over from the mines.
Source: Ben Freke
Eventually, we reached the fallen tower and had a break for a bit of food and water in front of the beautiful view, the path then heads up to the right, with Low Water finally coming into view.
After enjoying the water’s edge and perhaps a cold swim, the path continues up the hillside to the left, zig-zagging again in a general southerly direction.
There are a few steep steps and some loose ground, but for the most part the path is solid and easy-going, so remember to look behind you at the views!