Country Walking's Nick Hallissey visits the Bishop of Barf

VIDEO: The Greatest Riddle in the Lake District

By Nick Hallissey

Walking

03 February 2009 15:16

Get ready for what could be the silliest, strangest story you read all year!

Country Walking has gone in search of the comically-named Bishop of Barf, an
enormous pillar of stone on a small peak at the top of the Lake District
which is painted brilliant white every summer.

But why? What's it all about? Who does it? And who really was The Bishop of Barf?

You'll find the answers in the March issue of Country Walking, which is out now - and here's a little teaser to set the scene.

Scroll down to see the video...