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The Brathay weaves and winds its way, continuing east under the quirky and attractive [[Slater's Bridge]], the 17th century Grade II listed packhorse bridge,<ref>[https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1245295?section=official-list-entry Slater's Bridge] Historic England Official List Entry. Retrieve 12 March, 2023.</ref> which has been trodden by millions of feet in its lifetime and photographed by many a traveller over its stone and slate arch. The stones atop, rounded and rutted by centuries of footfall, tell a story of hard work and hard times by those who crossed it during the early days of slate mining in the Tilberthwaite fells, crossing the bridge as a thoroughfare for Little Langdale and beyond. Today, most people cross the Brathay here for pleasure and a well-earned drink at the [[Three Shires Inn]].
From there it passes a fording place to the south of Little Langdale and a set of stepping stones near High Park, before it arrives at [[Colwith Force]], dropping a total of around 12 metres (40 ft) in tiers through a narrow gorge. There are a couple of places where the tumble and fall of white waters provides a dramatic backdrop for the casual photographer, however, caution must be advised as they have steep drops to the rock below.
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