Local amenities
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Hill WalkingThe Howgill fells offer excellent opportunities for walking. Guided walking |
River fishingRivers Eden, Belah and Lune. Day permits. |
Lake FishingBessy Beck Trout Fishery is located at Newbiggin-on-Lune. |
GolfRiverside Golf Course is located in Ravenstonedale. |
TennisCourt in Ravenstonedale. Ravenstonedale Tennis Club. |
CyclingMiles of gently undulating country lanes. |
Horse Riding The Eden Valley is a beautiful horse riding Country. |
Bird WatchingBuzzards, curlews, woodpeckers and thrush etc. |
BowlingGreen in Kirkby Stephen is open to visitors. |
Art classes Art classes by Scar Gallery |
Cookery days Fun and friendly cookery classes in Ravenstonedale. |
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| Interests | ||
Settle-Carlisle RailwayReputedly the most attactive line in the UK. 2 miles away. |
SmardaleNature reserve. Habitat of the rare Scotch Argus butterfly. |
St Oswald's Church Famous for it's three-decker pulpit and its in-facing pews. |
Classic Coach ToursCumbria Classic Coaches offers a programme of trips around the area. |
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| Towns and villages | ||
RavenstonedalePicturesque village in the Eden Valley. |
Kirkby StephenNearest market town, 4 miles away. |
Newbiggin-on-LuneLovely village at the foot of the Howgill fells. |
OrtonAbout 5 miles away. Loved by Wainwright. |
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| Further afield | ||
Lake District The Lake District National Park is within easy driving distance. |
Yorkshire DalesOnly a short drive away the Yorkshire Dales offer undulating hills and dales. |
Coast-to-Coast WalkThe Coast-to-Coast walk passes nearby. |








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