Ravenstonedale - Probably the best parish in the world

Towns and Villages

Ravenstonedale
Picturesque village in the Eden Valley.

Kirkby Stephen
Nearest market town, 4 miles away.

Newbiggin-on-LuneNewbiggin-on-Lune
Lovely village at the foot of the Howgill fells.

Newbiggin-on-LuneOrton
About 5 miles away. Loved by Wainwright.

Activities

Hill Walking
The Howgill fells offer excellent opportunities for walking. Guided walking
  
River EdenRiver fishing
Rivers Eden, Belah and Lune. Day permits.

Bessy Beck Trout FisheryLake Fishing
Bessy Beck Trout Fishery is located at Newbiggin-on-Lune.

Riverside Golf ClubGolf
Riverside Golf Course is located in Ravenstonedale.

Tennis
Court in Ravenstonedale. Ravenstonedale Tennis Club.

Cycling near RavenstonedaleCycling
Miles of gently undulating country lanes awaiting cyclists.

Cycling near RavenstonedaleHorse Riding
The Eden Valley is a beautiful horse riding Country. Stone Trail Holidays.

Bird watchingBird Watching
Buzzards, curlews, woodpeckers and thrush etc. etc.

Bowling GreenBowling
Bowling green in Kirkby Stephen is open to visitors.

Bowling GreenArt classes
Art classes by Scar Gallery

Bowling GreenCookery days
Fun and friendly cookery classes in Ravenstonedale.

Interests

Settle-Carlisle RailwaySettle-Carlisle Railway
Reputedly the most attactive line in the UK. 2 miles away

SmardaleSmardale
Nature reserve. Habitat of the rare Scotch Argus butterfly.

St Oswald's RavenstonedaleSt Oswald's Church
Famous for it's three-decker pulpit and its collegiate, in-facing pews.

Cumbria Classic CoachesClassic Coach Tours
Cumbria Classic Coaches offers a programme of trips around the area.

Further Afield

Lake DistrictLake District
The Lake District National Park is within easy driving distance.

Yorkshire DalesYorkshire Dales
Only a short drive away the Yorkshire Dales offer undulating hills and dales.

Coast to CoastCoast-to-Coast Walk
The Coast-to-Coast walk passes nearby.

Hotels

Black Swan Hotel RavenstonedaleBlack Swan
Traditional lakeland hotel.

Kings Head Hotel RavenstonedaleKing's Head
Traditional lakeland inn.

Fat Lamb InnFat Lamb
Traditional 17th century inn.

Bed and Breakfast

Westview RavenstonedaleWestview
Situated in the heart of Ravenstonedale.

Brownber Hall Country HouseBrownber Hall
Newbiggin-on-Lune. 10 en-suite bedrooms. Lift.


Tranna Hill Newbiggin-on-LuneTranna Hill
Lies on the fringe of Newbiggin-on-Lune.

Coldbeck House RavenstonedaleColdbeck House
In the heart of Ravenstonedale.

A Corner of EdenCorner of Eden
Nestled at the foot of Wild Boar Fell.

Brownber Hall Country HouseStouphill Gate
Located just outside Ravenstonedale.

Self Catering

Oaklea self catering accommodation RavenstonedaleOaklea
Located in the heart of Ravenstonedale.

Moss Cottages Newbiggin-on-LuneMoss Cottages
Newbiggin-on-Lune. 3 cottages.

LammersideLammerside
Barn conversion with modern facilities.


Middleton HeadThe Head at Middleton
15 miles from Ravenstonedale. 2 bungalows.

Green Barn
3 individual luxury cottages.

The BarnThe Barn
Bungalow situated in Ravenstonedale.

Brownber Hall Country HouseStouphill Gate
Near Ravenstonedale overlooking fells.


Cold Keld guided walking holidaysCold Keld
Accommodation for groups up to 14 people


Coldbeck House RavenstonedaleFarrers Barn
Two-bedroom accommodation in Orton,

Stone Trail
Luxury accommodation in converted stone barns

Caravan & Camping

Bowber Head
Caravan and camping, b&b, self-catering.