Bowder Stone, Glacial rock formation in Borrowdale, England
The Bowder Stone measures 29 feet high and 49 feet in diameter, weighing approximately 2000 tons of andesite lava rock material.
The stone fell from Bowder Crag between 13,500 and 10,000 years ago, with Joseph Pocklington purchasing and developing the site in 1798.
The stone's name connects to Norse mythology, as one side resembles the face of god Baldr with a marking where a mistletoe weapon struck.
Visitors access the stone through a 15-minute walk from the parking area, with a metal staircase enabling climbing to the top.
A natural hollow beneath the boulder allowed past visitors to crawl inside for traditional handshakes, though this access is now restricted.
GPS coordinates: 54.53740,-3.15293
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:48
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