Ravenstonedale Parish
Ravenstonedale is an unspoiled picturesque village lying at the foot of the Howgills in Cumbria. Nearby is the village of Newbiggin-on-Lune. These villages together with the farms and homes scattered around them form the parish of Ravenstonedale. The parish of Ravenstonedale consists of four angles - Town, Newbiggin, Fell End and Bowderdale.

Farming
Ravenstonedale is a hard-working rural community with hill farming an important element of the local economy. At the turn of the 21st century farming suffered badly and hill farming was particularly hard hit. Foot and mouth impacted. But farmers in the parish remain stoical as is evidenced by the views and experiences they have aired on this website.

Tourism
Ravenstonedale now benefits significantly from tourism. Lying to the east of the M6 it is situated in the upper Eden valley and is quieter than the Lake District National Park which lies to the west of the motorway. Ravenstonedale offers tranquility for discerning visitors. While Ravenstonedale is an ideal base for those wishing to explore the Lake District National Park to the west and the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the east it offers much in its own right - beautiful rolling countryside, peaceful country lanes and the nearby Howgill fells.