If you have head for heights and adventure Honister Slate Mine. Experience the high adrenaline excitement of a high wire via ferrata climbing route up the side of Fleetwith Pike. Honister Slate Mine is the last remaining working slate mine in England and is a great way to explore the area’s industrial history. The mine also offers a range of guided tours. There’s also the chance to try your hand at the traditional slate splitting and cutting techniques, and you’ll even get the chance to take home your own piece of slate as a souvenir.























