Saturday morning.
Dating to the 1500s, Eskdale Mill is a Grade II* watermill in Boot village near Dalegarth station. It features original working mill machinery, driven by waterwheels and a modern hydroelectric wheel, alongside award-winning interactive exhibitions. With its scenic garden and an idyllic atmosphere, the watermill will provide you with a memorable Eskdale experience. The mill will open specially for Krankenhaus festival goers on Saturday, from 11.15 am. Entrance to this private viewing is £5. For more information go to www.eskdalemill.co.uk
To get to Boot, we’ll take the La’al Ratty steam train from Ravenglass And Eskdale station which takes you on a seven-mile ride to Dalegarth-for-Boot station. You can purchase train tickets on the day, but we advise you to get tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. Boot has three lovely pubs serving food: the Brook House Inn, Boot Inn and the Woolpack Inn.
Eskdale Mill itinerary
9.45 am: meet at the Festival HQ – or on the La’al Ratty platform at 10.15 am.
10.25 am: train departs from Ravenglass and Eskdale steam railway, arriving at Dalegarth at 11.05 am.
11.15 am to 12.30 pm: private viewing at Eskdale Mill.
12.50 pm: return train departs Dalegarth, arriving at Ravenglass and Eskdale Station at 1.30 pm. Return to the festival site around 1.45 pm
NB: For train tickets, use the La’al Ratty discount code, which will be emailed two weeks before the festival. See here for more La’al Ratty info: https://ravenglass-railway.co.