Activities Around Ravenstonedale
The Eden Valley & The Lake District Cumbria

The charming village of Ravenstonedale, which lies at the foot of the Howgills, maintains its unhurried lifestyle with traditional houses and cottages and is excellently situated - convenient for both the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. There is a thriving colony of red squirrels which scurry about the village and dart about within the garden itself and a wide variety of birds – including a greater spotted woodpecker and treecreeper - which feed regularly at the bird tables.

Five minutes from the M6, the village nestles at the foot of the Howgills which offer wonderful hill walking and interesting low level walks too in all directions straight from the door and the Coast to Coast walk passes close by too. The village also boasts a well presented 9/18 hole par 3 golf course (open to visitors at £3 per round!!) and a tennis court (for a small fee) and there is a croquet lawn in the grounds of Coldbeck House itself. There are some lovely quiet lanes and back roads to cycle along and there are always places to have refreshment en route. Riding too is available nearby.

If you enjoy being at one with nature, a must-see is Cautley Spout, a waterfall situated on the lonely Howgill Fells, always dramatic but, at it's most spectacular after heavy rain.

Very quick access to the M6 motorway brings both the Northern and Southern Lakes within easy reach. Ullswater and Keswick are 40 minutes away with Haweswater only a 30 minute drive. Ullswater Steamers run cruises on Ullswater 363 days of the year, offering an relaxing way to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the area.

Brougham Castle, the ruins of a 13th Century fortress, is located on the banks of the River Eamont, just two miles outside Penrith.

Eating out locally is good, there is an excellent inn close by offering real ale and home made food. Occasionally we offer dinner to groups of guests by arrangement and always use seasonal and fresh local ingredients wherever possible.

The thriving local town of Kirkby Stephen is only 5 miles away and has some interesting antique shops as well as a collection of other everyday shops and facilities. The Settle - Carlisle Railway stops at Kirkby Stephen station which is just 4 minutes drive from the village.

The Eden Valley has many places of interest to visit such as Pendragon Castle and Smardale Nature Reserve and there are many delightful local villages which all offer their own special features including Farmers Markets and Craft Fairs.

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