A small, traditional Cumbrian village set in beautiful countryside and ideally placed for exploring Southern Lakeland, the Yorkshire Dales and the peaceful Forest of Bowland. The village has a Post Office/general store, a butcher and a pub that serves good food. It lies 7 miles from the lovely old market town of Kirkby Lonsdale, and 12 miles from Kendal, the gateway to the Lake District. There is easy access to many areas of interest, with the historic city of Lancaster and the seaside resorts of Morecambe and Blackpool all within easy reach. The acclaimed RSPB wildfowl reserve of Leighton Moss is only 4 miles away, while Morecambe Bay is also famous for birdwatching. Other locations well worth a visit are the villages of Silverdale and Arnside (overlooking the beautiful Kent Estuary), Ingleton, Settle and Clapham. Levens Hall (famous topiary) and medieval Sizergh Castle with a beautiful garden are nearby. Good pubs and restaurants are also abound in the area. There is plenty of good walking nearby, and golf, fishing and riding are all available locally.
Why the Lake District?
The Lake District is an ideal destination for lovers of the great outdoors; it's a region of breath-taking natural beauty, from the highest fells to the quietest valleys and from the sands of the Cumbrian coast to the rolling hills of North Yorkshire. Explore the 16 renowned and encompassing bodies of water that make up the Lake District, including the tranquil Buttermere, Rydal and Wast Water, plus the ever-popular Coniston and Windermere. Seasoned walkers can take up the challenge of mighty Skiddaw, Scafell Pike (England's highest mountain) and the ever-popular Helvellyn, while less agile visitors can enjoy strolls at lower levels around the shores of several of the smaller lakes, including Grasmere. For more fascinating activities to occupy your time, take a look at our Lake District Travel Guide.
Places to Visit in the Lake District
There is endless choice when it comes to great villages to visit in the area. Some of the most popular Lake District towns include Ambleside, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cartmel, Coniston, Grasmere, Kendal, Keswick, Ravenglass and Ulverston.
