The car park entrance is at ///bench.revisit.tripling
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Leave the car park by the broad path.
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At the crossways, turn right on to the old railway line. We will return along the path straight ahead.
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The path on your left leads down to Aaron's Pond. Stick to the track along the old railway line.
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On your left is the purpose built viewing platform with information boards and a grand overview of the site.
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Soon after the viewing platform, look out for a path on the left that doubles back and heads down the embankment.
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At the bottom of the embankment, turn left ...
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... and follow the path that skirts the bottom of the site.
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At the end of the wall, turn right. The path to left leads to Aaron's Pond and is worth the short diversion.
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Aaron's Pond is a spring that was once the main water source for the surrounding villagers. The pond is now slowly silting up, but it is a pretty spot none the less.
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Follow the path round to the left, joining the one from the locked gate into the site.
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Soon after passing the mine entrance, take the left-hand path. Warning: I'm going from memory and this photo may be unreliable.
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Rejoin the path to the car park at the crossways.
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