Busch Gardens has produced a free official mobile app for both their Busch Gardens parks including Tampa. It is currently available for download from the iTunes Store and an Android version was released in December 2011.
Features of the Busch Gardens mobile app include an interactive park map showing all the shows, rides, animal connections (exhibits), restrooms (including companion restrooms, restaurants, nursing facilities, first aid points, defibrillator locations, drinks and snacks, guest information points, lockers, ATMs and smoking locations.
For each location it will show you its position on the park map and if you are actually in the park, tell you how far away you are and provide a highlighted navigation path.
From the home screen you can use the search facilities to search for the nearest restroom for example.
The map is a regular colour perspective "brochure" style map with zoom options.
Clicking on a location icon on the map brings up an information box which you can then click for further details. For each attraction there is a short description and details of any height or age restrictions so you can plan according to the make up of your party.
For rides you can get real-time wait times, for shows it will show you the next show time, for restaurants an idea of the menu and for gift shops the types of gifts on offer.
Before you visit Busch Gardens, you can get driving directions, the weather forecast, check operating hours and mark the location of your car before heading into the park to make it easier to find it at the end of the day.
If you are into social media, you can connect to Facebook or Twitter right from the application. If your device has a built in camera then you can take a photo from within the app.
You can also get more information on the animals you encounter inside the park, the various up-close tours, quick queue rides, seasonal events like Howl-O-Scream and dining deals.
Note that some features of the Busch Gardens mobile app need access to your network whilst you are in the park, to be able to operate.


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Valley Community School District  was a school district headquartered in Elgin, Iowa. The district was located in sections of Fayette and Clayton counties, and served Elgin, Clermont, and Wadena.

History

The Valley district and the North Fayette Community School District  began a grade-sharing arrangement, in which students of one school district attend another district's schools, in fall 2013. The two districts together had one middle school and one high school.

The merger vote for North Fayette and Valley was scheduled for Tuesday February 7, 2017. The North Fayette district residents voted in favor of the merger on a 504–17, or 97% in favor, while the Valley residents voted in favor on a 326-30 basis, or 92% in favor. On July 1, 2018, it merged into the North Fayette district to form the North Fayette Valley Community School District.

Schools

Clermont previously had a school building, Clermont Public School, built circa 1913, which closed in 1990. Now named the Larrabee Building, it houses administrative offices of the city government and a library. Jason Clayworth and Charles Litchfield of the Des Moines Register described it as "richly decorated in marble".

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Defunct school districts in Iowa
School districts disestablished in 2018
2018 disestablishments in Iowa
Education in Clayton County, Iowa
Education in Fayette County, Iowa

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Lissa Bryan: "Ghostwriter" is Off to the Printers!
"Ghostwriter" is Off to the Printers!
I'm experiencing a mixture of emotions right now. I gave final approval to Ghostwriter's layout, formatting and cover today, so now it's off to the printer.
I feel nervous about letting it go. I had to do one final read-over of the manuscript, and even at the eleventh hour (more like 11:59:59) I found a few things to tweak. No major errors, though. At least, I hope not, but as I've discovered , it's almost impossible to spot your own errors. If I had my way, I'd probably be standing in the print shop, moving around the lettering while the printer stood behind me with crossed arms and a tapping foot.


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The giant tortoise we are all familiar with.. known as
the Galapagos is from the chain of islands in the Archipelago . The name itself 'Galapago' means tortoise in Spanish and may derive from the word for saddle, referring to the distinctive saddle-like shell of some of the tortoise species .
Galapagos giant tortoises can weigh up to 600lbs and live for more than 100 years. They were originally thought to belong to just one species, Geochelone elephantopus, although now have been classified into 14 different races or sub-species, three of which were believed to be extinct. Although the Galapagos giant tortoises are classified as just one species,
scientists cannot be sure whether the fourteen races they recognise actually belong to several different species. A current project to analyse their DNA should answer the question of how closely related the different races actually
are. Ten races of giant tortoises still exist in the wild, on the islands of Santiago which has about 800 surviving tortoises, Pinzon (300 tortoises), Santa Cruz (3000), San Cristobal (700), Española (120) and on Isabela Island, which
has a different race on each of its 5 volcanoes;- Cerro Azul with about 700 tortoises, Sierra Negra (500), Alcedo (5000), Darwin (1000) and lastly Wolf Volcano with 2000 tortoises. There are generally two recognized carapace shapes, from very large domes to smaller saddle-shaped shells, but will show evidence of all gradations in between. The different shapes probably evolved as an adaptation to the particular environment of each island. The large domed tortoises are found
mainly in the highlands where there is plenty of food to support their great size. In contrast, the saddleback races live on lower, more arid islands such as Española where food is more scarce and a smaller body is an advantage. The high
opening of their shell allows them to raise their neck higher to reach the sparse vegetation, further helped by their longer neck and legs.
Say the word "Radiata" to any tortoise lover and almost invariably their jaw
will drop, their eyes will glaze over and a far-away look will appear on their on their face. Such is the power of
Geochelone radiata, the Radiated Tortoise of Madagascar.
African Leopard Tortoise
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Cordillera Day in Baguio focuses on politics of change
Northern Dispatch April 29, 2013 Cordillera Day, Cordillera People's Alliance
By ALDWIN QUITASOL
BAGUIO CITY — Progressive people's organizations and individuals under the banner of the Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) led thousands of delegates in reaffirming the Cordillera people's resolve to continue the struggle in the defense of the ancestral lands and the right to self-determination.
The celebration of the 29th Cordillera Day held at the People's Park of Baguio were attended by delegates from Benguet, National Capital Region, Palawan and Mindanao and even from different countries. With the theme "Assert Our Right to Self Determination and the Politics of Change," the delegates vowed to participate in the Cordillera people's movement for genuine and lasting change.
In her opening remarks, CPA secretary general Abigail Anongos shared the history of the Cordillera Day. She narrated how Cordillera pangats (elders) led their respective tribes in protecting their ancestral lands against the development aggressions being committed against them by big businesses and the government.
She said that 32 years ago, Kalinga elder Dulag Macliing of Butbut Tribe was killed by troopers of the Philippine Army's 4th division led by Lt. Leotgardo Adalem in front of his house in Bugnay, Tinglayan in Kalinga province. Macliing was in the forefront of the struggle of the Kalinga people and Bontoc of Mountain Province against the Chico River Basin Hydroelectric Dam Project during the time of President Ferdinand Marcos in the 70's and early 80's until his death. The project was supposed to be funded by the World Bank and was to be implemented by the National Power Corporation (NPC). The construction of the dam would cause the displacement of around 100,00 of Kalingas and Bontocs living along both sides of the Chico River
"The death of Macliing did not soften the opposition of the people to the project rather it intensified the struggle of the Cordillera people in the protection of their lands," Anongos added.
Anongos said that a year after the death of the Kalinga leader, Kalinga-Bontoc Peace Pact Holders held the first Macliing memorial. Since then she said, the death of Macli-ing was commemorated annually. She added that in the year 1985, it was resolved that April 24 of every year will be celebrated as Cordillera Day in honor of all martyrs who fought for the indigenous peoples of the Cordillera region.
The struggle to defend their land, life and resources from development aggression with the youth taking on the challenge to pick up where their martyrs have fallen. (Photo by Photo by Noel Godinez / nordis.net)
According to Anongos, the people of the region like in other parts of the country are suffering from worsening economic crisis. She said that the Conditional Cash Transfer Program (CCT) solution of President Benigno Aquino III only "teaches the Filipino poor to be dependent on dole-outs and not really helping to dig deeper into the cause of hunger."
She also mentioned the continuing heavy militarization of Cordillera villages resulted in human rights abuses. She said that in the guise of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) anti-insurgency campaign dubbed as Oplan Bayanihan, Cordillera communities especially those lying within the areas being eyed for mining operations and expansions and other projects are dotted with military detachments.
Anongos said that the Cordillera people suffers from government neglect. She criticized government officials in the region for being deaf to the needs of their constituents.
She said that the Cordillera people can do big things about their plight. According to her, the people should make their vote count this May 2013 elections. She said that the old should be out and the new politics of change should be upheld.
She said that leaders who are responsible, honest and responsive leaders should be elected in office as well as party list groups genuinely representing the people in the government.
CPA, the widest alliance of Cordillera peoples organizations endorsed the Katribu Indigenous People Party list and candidates advocating peoples rights and welfare.
In the latter part of the program, different groups, organizations with the foreign delegation and individuals expressed their solidarity through presentations and messages.
The holding of Cordillera Day in Baguio is one of the decentralized celebrations in the six provinces of the Cordillera Region. The Cordillera Day commemoration is also held in Hong Kong and other countries. Northern Dispatch


The pension changes have created a new era of freedom and choice for defined contribution (DC) pension savers. However with choice comes responsibility, and the real possibility of employees making some huge mistakes. WEALTH at work, a leading provider of financial education in the workplace, supported by guidance and advice, has highlighted some of the decisions people are making, which might not have been the best choice for them.
Cash is not king– Some people are taking cash out of their pension, not to spend it in retirement, but to put it into a bank account.
Carol believes that cash is safe and that cash is king. She withdrew £10,000 cash from her pension in April 2015, not to spend, but to keep in a bank account. After paying basic rate tax on the withdrawal she was left with £8,500 which she invested in a deposit account earning 2% interest. Over time, even if interest rates are more than inflation, it would take a substantial time to recover the tax paid. However, if inflation is more than the rate of interest then Carol's cash will lose yet more value.
If employees prefer to hold some cash, then they could consider switching part of their pension funds into cash, but still keep it in the pension wrapper so it keeps its tax free status. Then they can always switch the cash value to other investments in the future, and still benefit from the tax free growth and inheritance tax benefits of a pension.
Withdrawing to reinvest – Some people are taking money out of their pension and reinvesting it in shares.
Ian wants to buy a portfolio of shares, so he cashed in his pension to do this. Over the years the value of his shares has grown and he now is looking to sell. If the gain is more than the CGT allowance he will be subject to tax. He did not realise that he could have kept his money in his pension, and just change what it is invested in, meaning that any growth in value would continue to be tax free; and outside of his estate.
If employees want to invest in different equities then they should speak to their employer to find out what their options are. A regulated financial adviser can also help with decisions like this.
Withdrawing when other taxable assets available – Some people are taking income from their pension when they have other assets which aren't growing tax free, and are liable for income tax and inheritance tax, which they could be using instead.
Paul has a range of pensions and investments. He has started to withdraw income from his DC pension, but doesn't realise that he might be better off living off his other taxable assets like taxable deposits (cash) and dividends, whilst his DC pension continues to grow in its tax efficient wrapper until needed.
For many, retirement income is not just about pension savings but all assets, such as ISAs and shares. Employees need to understand that this new retirement world is about looking at all assets to provide a retirement income in a tax efficient way.
Don't forget income tax – Employees who access their pension pot sometimes forget that income from pensions is subject to income tax.
Wendy earns £19,000 a year and pays tax at 20%. She decides to cash in her £10,000 pension pot, but hasn't realised that only 25% of the pot is tax free. The rest, £7,500, is actually counted as income, increasing her income to £26,500, so 20% income tax is due. Instead of £10,000, she actually gets only £8,500 from her pension, as £1,500 is paid in tax.
When it comes to income taxes, many people think only of the money they earn in their payslip. It is important for employees to account for all taxable sources of income and this can include income from pensions, savings and investments.
Accidental high rate taxpayer – Some people are taking all the cash out of their pension in one go, and in some cases those that have never been a high rate tax payer, are suddenly finding themselves paying 40% tax.
Phil is earning £38,000 and normally pays income tax of 20%. He has a DC pot of £42,000 and decides he wants to cash it all in. 25% of it (£10,500) is tax free. However, tax is due on the remaining £31,500 and as this is added to his earnings, it takes him into the higher rate tax bracket of 40%. He will be taxed as if he has earned £69,500. £5,000 of the pension pot would be taxed at the 20% rate and a whopping £26,500 at the higher rate of 40%, making a tax payment of £11,600 on his pension.
It is important for employees to remember income tax when withdrawing money from a pension. Phil could have withdrawn his money over a number of years, keeping the withdrawals below the 40% bracket, and saved himself £5,300 in unnecessary tax. He could also look at ways of paying the lowest amount of possible tax by considering how he could utilise all his assets (pension and non-pension) to make the best use of all available tax allowances.


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The next vision the group was pulled into was Montague's. The group found themselves in the small town of Quar, consisting of average soldiers. Montague wanted to go look for the lieutenant who helped him long ago with his wizard training.
While trying to find him, they ran into Captain Boggs. They also saw some men gathered playing knife games. At last, they came to a door that Montague had to use magic to open. Behind it, up several flights of stairs, they found Lieutenant Laren.
"Welcome to The Spire," the Lieutenant said, welcoming the group in, surprised to see Montague so early.
Clara immediately became upset when she noticed an obese owl that was so large she knew it couldn't fit out of its cage door. After breaking the cage, Laren gave the owl to Clara, claiming it was not his anyway.
Montague asked Laren about the star touched, which gave Lyra the same sick feeling as she did in her childhood "vision."
The Lieutenant did not admit to knowing anything about the star touched, but did mention that Montague might have some reservations about the meeting he had scheduled with "Garreth" the next day.
Montague wished him luck, agreeing that there needed to be an end to the war. Laren told Montague he would give him an item to use when he was ready.
Meanwhile, Lexi noticed a strange book on the Lieutenant's side and sneakily used mage hand to try to take it. When she saw the cover, however, her mind was flooded with images of fire and stars. The vision broke her concentration, but she knew the journey was incredibly powerful and radiating with evil. As the group left, Montague looked back as the door was shutting to see an outline of crow feathers around the Lieutenant. The door slammed shut and sealed itself.
As the door shut, the group was suddenly in a large open field. David looked 15 years old. His sister ran up to him telling him she was engaged, but she was terrified of what her father would think.
Lexi's pixie loved the idea of true love!
David followed Beth to the house and stood up to his father to defend his sister and her fiancé. Men came riding up on horses with beautiful armor and stopped to talk with Barnabus Jones, David's father. It was a young General Malyx.
Malyx asked David if he was ready to join the Terafon army, but David replied that he needed to stay with his family to protect them. Malyx admired this and gave him a shield, the same one David has to this day. As Malyx left, he said, "Long live Istarius," and the vision came to an end.
The group then found themselves in a room with people dress in lavish clothing, dancing and having a good time. Lexi saw Elric, the shadow thief she met while they were scheming and lying their way into the upper class in Terafon.
Clara concentrated and disappeared from the group.
An older version of Malyx walked into the room with a glass of wine. He called out a charlatan and his wife. He asked the charlatan where he got his ring before cutting the man's finger off. The man claimed it was his father's.
Malyx explained the ring belonged to the Arc Duke, Nelthion, who did not have an heir. He told the man and woman to dance, having his guards rip off their clothes as they tossed them into the center of the ballroom. After the dance, Malyx stabs the man, and sent the woman to work in the kitchen. Malyx explained his mother did not receive mercy for being an elf and he would show no signs of mercy now. Malyx walked away, telling the band to play louder.
Lexi, scarred for her life, led the group on an escape into the bathrooms and through an underground tunnel. Her plan was always to infiltrate Terafon to help rescue the elves who had been enslaved. As Lexi crawled out of the tunnel, she was overcome with emotion and heard cries and the clang of metal. She looked at the sky and was almost engulfed by the starry void trying to take her, but then, she saw a blue spark that pulled her out of the feeling.
"It's okay, you can get up," said Yessen, Lexi's blue sprite.
The sprite took Lexi and made the group invisible. As they ran through the battlefield they saw elves fighting for their lives. Men were being cut down and everyone else was being enslaved. Enari Knights with fey creatures came out of the forest and Lexi felt a tinge of hope, but only for a minute.
A black cloud of crows appeared and formed into a figure. "I think not," it said, "the fey belong to us."
The forest came alive, attacking the Enari knights, crushing them and pulling them back into the forest.
"You have a tale to tell," the figure said, staring through Lexi's invisibility, "far far away." As the figure reached towards Lexi, all went dark.
Somewhere else, Clara was in the middle of a woods. She was a small child being carried deep into the forest by someone loving. She couldn't comprehend the words being said because of her young age. The only thing she saw was golden limbs on a golden tree shining with bright white light.
The light covered all, and the group awoke laying on a marbled floor with bookshelves surrounding them them.
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Freddie Prinze On Working WWE Creative With Vince McMahon, Booking Jeff Hardy, Nixed Plans, More
A recent episode of Chris Jericho's "Talk Is Jericho" podcast features actor and former WWE creative writer Freddie Prinze Jr., who was signed by WWE in 2007. The two sides parted ways in February of 2009. You can hear the full interview at this link.
Freddie, who said working for WWE was a dream job, was responsible for the reinvention of "The" Brian Kendrick and then Jeff Hardy during his WWE Title run. Jericho asked how Freddie was able to get Hardy to trust him, as Jeff is a notorious loner who tends to keep to himself. Freddie tried to be entirely open and honest with Jeff. He said they discussed taboo subjects including drugs and alcohol, death, and suicide. Freddie also wrote for The Undertaker and Kane, revealing that Vince McMahon was more involved with Kane's promos than any other WWE star. Prinze said, "If I wrote Kane was going to 'destroy someone,' he'd say, 'Kane wouldn't say that. Kane would obliterate someone.'" Freddie added that Vince is 127 years old but works like he's in his 70s.
The "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Scooby-Doo" actor was soon put with Alberto Del Rio and told that Mexicans needed to hate him. Freddie said Del Rio was very nervous but wanted to impress Vince, so he was up for whatever worked. Freddie also said he wrote a farewell storyline for Edge, that ended up nixed due to his injury and sudden retirement. The original plan was to have Christian make a big heel turn and force Edge to retire.
Prinze also discussed how he got into WWE, when John Cena approved of him being there, why he liked working with The Miz and lots more in the full interview.
Labels: Alberto Del Rio, Celebrity, Chris Jericho, Christian, Edge, Jeff Hardy, John Cena, Kane, The Miz, Vince McMahon, WWE


War of the Rebellion: Serial 027 Page 0480 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD. AND PA. Chapter XXXI.
temporarily detached at Frederick, Md., doing provost duty, by order of General McClellan. The Forty-sixth Pennsylvania stationed on Maryland Heights, and employed on picket duty and upon fortifications. The Tenth Maine Volunteers stationed at Berlin, Md., doing picket duty along the Potomac. The one hundred and twenty-eighth Pennsylvania stationed on Maryland Heights, on picket duty and upon fortifications. The Sixth Volunteers assigned to the brigade by Special Orders, Numbers 12, Headquarters Twelfth Corps, November 3, 1862, and the entire regiment has since been employed on fortifications. The Twentieth Connecticut and hundred and twenty-third New York Volunteers, of the Second Brigade, moved from Loudoun Heights to Keys' Ford, on the Shenandoah, November 3; thence to Keys' Gap, November 4; from thence to Loudoun Valley on the 8th, where they rejoined the remained of the brigade.
September 1, division left Bull run, and took up the line of march for Fairfax, encamping at the forks of the road.
September 2, marched toward Alexandria, halting near Fort Worth.
September 3, marched beyond Alexandria, and halted in the rear of Fort Richardson.
September 4, marched through Georgetown, and encamped near Tennallytown.
September 5, marched through Tennallytown, and encamped near Rockville.
September 6, moved up and took position in line which had been formed about 2 1/2 miles from Rockville.
September 9, marched to Middlebrook.
September 10, marched toward Damascus, and encamped within 2 miles of that place.
September 11, moved on to Damascus.
September 12, took up line of march toward Frederick, gaining 7 miles, and encamped.
September 13, crossed the Monacacy River and encamped near Frederick.
September 14, marched toward the South Mountain, encamping near there.
September 15, passed through Boonsborough and halted near Sharpsburg, encamping.
September 16, at night, moved up and took position on the left of General Mansfield's corps, on the rift of General Mansfield's corps, on the right of the line of battle.
September 17, engaged in the battle of Antietam.
September 19, marched in the direction of Harper's Ferry, Va., being on the road all might, and arrived near Sandy Hook, Md., at 3 p. m., on the 20th.
September 22, took position on Loudoun Heights, Va., where the division lay until the end of the month.


Comedy Day is the original, longest-running, free outdoor comedy concert. This year it features 40 of today's top performers from the Bay Area and beyond. San Francisco's professional comedy community joins together each year to support this highly-entertained, five hour show. The Punch Line, Cobb's Comedy Club, SF Sketchfest and others help make Comedy Day the most anticipated comedy event of the year.


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This extraordinary place is famous for its amazing wildlife, stunning scenery, and superb walks. From the simple beauty of the Lady's-slipper Orchid to the shining sands of Morecambe Bay, the area is simply awe-inspiring - full of natural spectacles and a surprise around every corner.
Discover Wildlife
Explore the Villages of the AONB
Stunning Silverdale
Arnside and its breathtaking views
Beetham Heritage walk
Easy Access Walks
Storth Geotrail
Take a Step Back in Time
A Taste of the Landscape - Meet the producers
Start Place:Heron Corn Mill car park
Start Grid Ref:SD495798
Finish Place:Heron Corn Mill car park
Finish Grid Ref:SD495798
Distance:7m/11km
Time:3 hours
OS Map:Explorer OL7
Terrain:Mainly on footpaths. Some stiles. Take care on limestone pavement
Grading:moderate
The walk starts from the car park at Heron Corn Mill. There has been a corn mill on this site since medieval times. Today the mill is leased by a trust and is open to the public. A second mill across the river was converted to papermaking in the 18th century and paper has been made here ever since. A donation is requested for parking at Heron Corn Mill and very occasionally when special events are held the car park may not be available. Please telephone 015395 64271 in advance to check.
Follow the lane between the wall and the hedge from the corner of the car park and turn left at the road towards the village of Beetham. The village church is well worth a visit. There has been a church on this site since Norman times and the lower part of the tower dates from the 12th century.
Turn right past the Wheatsheaf Hotel, first left into Stanley Street and then take the footpath off to the right signposted to Hale, going behind the houses into the field beyond.
Follow the footpath diagonally across the field. The large granite boulder in the middle of the field was transported in the ice from the Shap fells during the Ice Age and deposited here. There are many similar boulders, known as erratics, throughout the area. Look out for the ruins of the fortified farmhouse at Beetham Hall which date from the 14th century and take a moment to admire the views across to Farleton Knott and Barbon Fell beyond. Continue along this path, through two squeeze stiles and in the corner of the next field take the track on your right leading into the wood. The wall on your right as you walk up the hill dates from medieval times and enclosed the Beetham Hall Deer Park.
Pass through the squeeze stile and carefully follow the waymarked route to Slackhead. There are lots of paths so it is important to keep your eyes open for the little arrows guiding you through the wood and across an area of limestone pavement. Take extra care on the limestone in wet conditions as it can become very slippy. The deep fissures or grykes in the rock were formed thousands of years ago as water dissolved the limestone. Today they provide moist and shaded conditions ideal for Hart's Tongue and Polypody ferns and for the roots of trees such as Yew, Rowan, Ash and Hazel.
Carry on through the wood and on reaching the road, turn right towards Slackhead, passing a road on your left signposted to Silverdale and Arnside, and carrying straight on until you reach a narrow track on your left signposted to Fairy Steps. (You may take a short-cut here back to Beetham by continuing along the road) The footpath climbs quite steeply over Whinscar through the wood to Fairy Steps on the old Coffin Route. Until Victorian times the people of Arnside had no church of their own and they had to carry their dead along this path for burial in the churchyard at Beetham.
Go down the Fairy Steps or take the alternative permissive route round the cliff to the south rejoining the path at the bottom of the cliff.
Follow the path signposted to Beetham Fell. A hundred years ago this was open grassland, but since grazing stopped, the trees and shrubs have gradually colonised the area. Butterfly Conservation has recently carried out some management work to open up the grassland again, providing habitat for some of our rarest butterflies such as the Duke of Burgundy.
Where the footpaths cross by a cairn (a small mound of stones) take the track straight ahead and follow this through the woods to the road. Go over the stile and turn right onto Cockshot Lane and after 100yds take the footpath on the left into the woods, signposted to Storth. This footpath bends to the right and takes you over a stile and out onto the lane to Haverbrack. Turn left onto the lane, cross the road and through the squeeze stile into the field beyond. Walk down to the gate at the bottom of the field, cross the driveway and go through the gate into the Deer Park. Follow the footpath into the centre of the park from where the house at Dallam Tower may be seen. This privately owned house is a Grade 1 listed building, designed by Webster of Kendal in the early 19th century, built around an earlier 17th century building.
Retrace your steps to the cairn and follow the footpath to Beetham past the line of lime trees and up towards the trees on the top of the hill. The arcaded barn to your left was built in the 18th century to provide shelter for the deer herd. Take a moment to look back and savour the spectacular panoramic view of the Lakeland Fells. Cross over the haha, a characteristic feature of parkland which was designed to keep stock in or out without restricting the view of the countryside beyond, and go through the kissing gate. Continue down the hill through the avenue of trees to the squeeze stile and back to the car park to complete the walk.
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