Eskdale -  Lake District,  Cumbria, England

To the east over Hardnott and Wrynose Passes (England's steepest mountain road), through beautiful Little Langdale, lie the tourist attractions of Ambleside, Coniston, Grasmere and Windermere.  Six miles north is Wastwater, England's deepest 'lake', and Wasdale, probably the most dramatic valley in all of lakeland. A little further north brings you to Ennerdale Valley.  South over Birker Fell is the unspoiled Dunnerdale Valley and Coniston Fells.

There are lots of easy walks in Eskdale, riverside and waterfall paths, nature and forest trails, through fields or over low fells ... the list is endless. 

For the more adventurous, the surrounding fells provide routes that are quite breathtaking in both effort and scenery! Climbers will revel in Scafell's mighty rocks.  Wasdale Head, the birthplace of climbing is only twenty minutes away by car.  You can use the 'L'aal Ratty' narrow gauge steam railway to extend your range of walks and visits.  Pony trekking can be arranged at Kinniside - 14 miles away.  There are golf courses at Seascale, St. Bees and Workington.

For naturalists, there are bird sanctuaries at Drigg, St. Bees and Hodbarrow.  There is also a nature reserve at Eskmeals and an own centre at Muncaster.  You will find ancient oak woodlands and a rich variety of wildlife habitats from the seashore to the mountain tops.

Historians and archaeologists can delight in Roman remains at Hardnott Fort and the Ravenglass Bath House.  Ancient crosses and stone circles hail from even further back in history. There are restored corn mills at Muncaster and Boot, castles at Muncaster and Egremeont.

Steam railway enthusiasts will be delighted with the 'L'aal Ratty' with its seven miles of narrow gauge line, twelve locomotives, and a railway museum.

Self-catering accommodation and cottages in Eskdale, the Lake District

Sleeps 2-6 in a Coach House and apartment in Eskdale - Holmrook

A converted coach house (sleeps 2) and a spacious apartment (sleeps 4 and pet-friendly) can sleep up to 6 people between them at 'The Orchards' in Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria. Within the village there is a shop that sells most items (food, drink, alcoholic beverages), post-office/outdoor shop, public telephone, and two inns which serve excellent food. A further three inns can be found eastward along Eskdale valley.  The 'L'aal Ratty', a narrow gauge steam railway stops at two stations in the village - "Irton Road", and "The Green" - which is just down the lane past "The Orchards".   Apartment and Coach House views in Eskdale, Cumbria

Telephone Edna now to book on 01946 723 374

Sleep 2-6,  3 stars - Eskdale   Fisherground Farm Cottages and Log cabins are on a lovely traditional hill farm, offering accommodation in two stone cottages and three pine lodges, which share an acre of orchard. Ideal for walkers, nature lovers, dogs and children, there is space here, freedom, peace and tranquillity. Good pubs nearby serve excellent bar meals. Phone for a colour brochure: +44(0)1946 723319

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