Local amenities

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.
Cycling near RavenstonedaleHorse Riding
The Eden Valley is a beautiful horse riding Country.
Bird watchingBird Watching
Buzzards, curlews, woodpeckers and thrush etc.
Bowling GreenBowling
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 in-facing pews.
Cumbria Classic CoachesClassic Coach Tours
Cumbria Classic Coaches offers a programme of trips around the area.
   
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.
OrtonOrton
About 5 miles away. Loved by Wainwright.
   
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.