The Monkey Road above Skellyton
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Monkey Road above Skellyton by Alan O'Dowd as part of the Geograph project.
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The Monkey Road above Skellyton
Image: © Alan O'Dowd Taken: 6 Apr 2020
This track derives its nickname of The Monkey Road from the former Millburn Colliery situated near Larkhall, which was known locally as the Monkey Pit.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.740505
Longitude
-3.943031