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Larkmoor HouseHollin Ferry · since 1824

Around Hollin Ferry

A river town of four hundred people, a ferry that still runs on its chain, and enough to fill two slow days. The numbers on the map match the list.

A map of Hollin Ferry: the river runs north to south, Larkmoor House stands on the west bank above the ferry landing, and the numbered places match the list below.Larkmoor HouseHollin Ferrythe river123456Nhalf a mile
Drawn for the example, not to a survey.

The places

  1. The ferry landing

    The chain ferry has crossed here since 1790. April to October, every half hour.

    5 minutes on foot

  2. The Saturday market

    On the green from eight until noon: bread, cheese, and the hill farms’ meat.

    10 minutes on foot

  3. The Pike

    Supper by the water. Book at weekends; we will do it for you.

    15 minutes on foot

  4. Orchard Lane

    A three-mile loop through the old orchards and back along the river. Flat, and muddy after rain.

    From the door

  5. Kettle Falls

    A short, steep climb to a falls that is best after rain.

    20 minutes by car

  6. Hollin station

    Trains from the city every two hours. We meet the 4:12.

    10 minutes by car