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Hardknott
The Roman Fort of Mediobogdvm, above Hardknott Pass, is said to hold a fairy rath where King Eveling holds his court. Hardnott Pass is also one of the steepest roads in Cumbria.
Map ref: NY 218 015
Directions: The fort lies to the North of the Pass, on the highest part of the hill.

Elva Hill
Elva Hill is known as a fairy hill and the name may be derived from an old Viking name meaning place of the elves. A stone circle (NY 177 317) on its slope suggests ancient ritual use of the area, only 15 stones of the original 30 remain.
Map ref: NY 174 319
Directions: Above a minor road to the North East of Bassenthwaite Lake.
Castle Howe
The site of a fairy home on the banks of Bassenthwaite Lake.
Map ref: NY202 308
Directions: Just off the A66, next to Bassenthwaite Lake.

Beetham
The fairy steps, West of the church are steps cut into the limestone rock. If you can climb them without touching either side you will be granted a wish by the fairies.
Map ref: SD 487 789
Directions: Reached from a footpath through woodland to the South West of Beetham and South East of Storth.