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The meeting of the three paths at Cumberland Waterfall,turn right and follow the track up hill above the clough.

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View from path leading to Three Shires Head, with River Dane in the valley on the left.

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View showing the next stage of the route up the brookside path to Blackclough by way of the gate.

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View tio the rear on route, do not cross, carry on bearing left.

The bridge carries track from Three Shires Head to Knotbury

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Shutlingsloe and 3 Shires Head