Uncle Monty’s Crow Crag: Wet Sleddale Reservoir near Shap is an artificial reservoir built to supply Manchester with fresh water. The Wet Sleddale Valley was said to be once owned by Shap Abbey. Being unfamiliar with this area, and out of curiosity, I decided to do a short circular walk around it on an overcast, dull, but … Continue reading Uncle Monty’s Crow Crag: Wet Sleddale & Sleddale Hall’s Storied Past