SCALEHOW FORCE Traditional Cache
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Walk to a waterfall from Sandwick - opposite Birkett Fell over Ullswater.
"Lord Birkett - The Saviour of Ullswater Visitors to Ullswater owe a huge debt of gratitude to Lord Birkett. William Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett of Ulverston, was born in Ulverston Cumbria in 1883. He was a devoted Cumbrian - the “Lakes Great Advocate” as some have called him. He was educated at Barrow Grammar School and after a distinguished career at the bar (including at the Nuremberg Trials) and in politics he was elevated to the house of Lords in 1958. It was in this role that he helped save Ullswater for future generations. In 1961 the Manchester Corporation Waterworks Department, desperate for water for the cities, promoted a parliamentary bill to turn Ullswater into a reservoir. This would have been a disaster for the area and for future generations. Lord Birkett started a robust campaign to fight the bill. On his very last day in the House of Lords, on 8 February 1962, he made a heartfelt speech condemning the proposal. The bill was defeated and as a direct consequence of Lord Birkett’s intervention, we are all able enjoy the multitude of activities on England’s most beautiful Lake. Tragically Lord Birkett died just 2 days after making this speech. To commemorate his momentous contribution to the future of Ullswater a previously unnamed Fell was christened Birkett Fell in his honour. There is also a memorial plaque on Kailpot Crag that is only visible from Ullswater itself. The Birkett Cup Trophy Race His memory also lives on in the prestigious annual Lord Birkett Cup Trophy Race. This event is held annually by the Ullswater Yacht Club. The race is held every year on the first weekend in July and attracts at least 200 sailing boats. It comprises 2 races, both of which cover the full 9 mile length of the lake. It is one of the most important races in the Yachting calendar and attracts visitors from all over the country."
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