Mystery stone artworks are talk of Lakes

ELABORATE stone artworks have appeared in parts of the Lake District created by a mysterious unknown artist.

One circular structure, which frames the Borrowdale Valley, is believed to have been made from local slate. The artist has been compared to Banksy by members of the local village hall as it is unclear who is behind the structures. A number of hikers have shared images online after spotting them while out walking.

Carl Halliday, who runs a mountaineering business in the area, first spotted the circular formation at the beginning of May.

The 50-year-old, from Alnwick, Northumberland, said: “I usually have mixed feelings about manmade structures like this in a natural setting – as climbers, we practise a minimal impact approach. But I have to say that this was different.

“It seemed sensitive to the existing environment and complemented the already stunning views.”