Things to Do

Apart from endless walks, climbs, cycling, swimming, fishing and all that nature has to offer on our doorstep there are also many attractions locally, a selection of which is below:

• Gosforth Pottery - a working pottery in the Western Lake District offering pottery courses and souvenir shop.
• Muncaster Castle - historic haunted castle, gardens and woodland walks and World Owl Centre for fun family days out.
• The L'aal Ratty - English Lake District’s oldest, longest and undoubtedly most scenic steam railway.

Guided Walks

For those who would like to get out with an expert our good friend and neighbor Penny Kirby can offer guided walks, mountain or low level, single pitch climbing and abseiling, scrambling and ghyll scrambling.

Penny has 27 years experience with the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team and 25 years as a mountain rescue dog handler. Penny also has to her credit a mountain leader award ( summer ) and single pitch award.

Rates :

1. Full day £120 up to 4 people and £30 for each additional person
2. Half day £70 up to 4 people and £15 for each additional person

Children under 16 years are welcome with parents or responsible accompanying adults ( to comply with legislation )

To book your guided day out please contact Penny on

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Useful Web Links

• Kerry Wright's website for Massage, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy and T'ai Chi
• Albion Canvas - Albion Canvas design and manufacture a wide range of tents ideally suited for the luxury camping market.
• Wasdale Valley - Information for the Wasdale Valley and surrounding areas.