There are walks to suit every taste nearby; from a scramble up to the summit of Scafell Pike to very intresting walks of various length starting from the house.
Information on walks is available at http://www.eskdale.info
Information on walks is available at http://www.eskdale.info
Rock How is a traditional Victorian Lake District slate and stone-built cottage which sleeps up to 6, has fantastic views, and is situated in the beautiful hamlet of Eskdale Green within easy walking distance of the village pub and store. A spacious and comfortable cottage for your Lakeland holiday break where well behaved dogs are welcome.
Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass stands on Roman foundations and, despite the castle being haunted, the Pennington family have lived there since 1026! The castle is famous for it’s beautiful gardens which are spectacular in spring and early summer. It is also the headquarters of the World Owl Centre and you will find one of the world’s biggest collections of owls on site.
Eskdale has 5 pubs to quench your thirst and serve good quality home cooking. The Bower House Inn at the west side of Eskdale green is a 10 minute walk from the cottage and serves good quality food. The George lV at the other end of Eskdale Green is a 15 minute walk. The Woolpack Inn, Boot Inn, Brookhouse Inn are all convenient stop offs when out walking or a short journey by car.
A 7 mile glorious journey on “La’al Ratty” from Ravenglass through Miterdale following the river valley, as you leave Irton Road station you can see Rock How standing on the hillside looking over the valley, on through Eskdale Green station and then on to Dalegarth.
The Dalegarth to Ravenglass railway was built in 1875 to carry ore it’s ancient steam engines and period carriages now take tourists on this most scenic journey with interesting walks at every station you can stop off at each station to explore before making the return journey.
Eskdale Golf Course is an 18 hole parkland course par 69 and a length of 5494 yards. As well as testing even the most skilful player it has stunning views. The course is open from 1st April to 30th October and it is £25 per round. The club request that you book in advance by telephoning 01229 717680.
THE JAPANESE GARDEN, in Giggle Alley forest, was the jewel in James Rea's horticultural crown. Following decades of neglect the garden is now being caringly restored by local volunteers and Forest Enterprise. There are thickets of bamboo, a stunning display of Japanese maples and the heady scent of azaleas in the spring. The whole forest is open to the public, but the quickest way to see it is look over the back wall of the garden, it is 50 metres to the right!
MUNCASTER CASTLE is famous for it’s rhododendron gardens, and miles of interesting garden walks.glades of native plants and more specialist species, a wild flower meadow and beautifully situated terrace gardens
FOLD END GALLERY, in Boot village has a mix of paintings, pottery and prints, as well as a range of individual affordable gifts
SANTON BRIDGE CRAFT & GIFT SHOP as well as paintings and prints, the shop sells quality knitwear, jewellery, sheepskin products, books and toys, and there's The Woodlands Tea Room next door.
THE OLD BUTCHER'S SHOP is close to La'al Ratty's Ravenglass station and has a wide range of gifts with a nautical theme, cards, gemstones and preserves.
GOSFORTH POTTERY has a superb gallery of their own beautifully glazed earthernware. The pottery also runs lessons and courses
GOSFORTH ARTS & CRAFTS is close by, with a good selection of gifts, baskets and furniture.
SANTON BRIDGE CRAFT & GIFT SHOP as well as paintings and prints, the shop sells quality knitwear, jewellery, sheepskin products, books and toys, and there's The Woodlands Tea Room next door.
THE OLD BUTCHER'S SHOP is close to La'al Ratty's Ravenglass station and has a wide range of gifts with a nautical theme, cards, gemstones and preserves.
GOSFORTH POTTERY has a superb gallery of their own beautifully glazed earthernware. The pottery also runs lessons and courses
GOSFORTH ARTS & CRAFTS is close by, with a good selection of gifts, baskets and furniture.
• Sea Fishing from the beach for sea bass and cod. Good fish can be caught two hours before high tide up to two hours after, best at dusk or into the night.
• For Coarse Fishing Millom & District Angling Association’s two ponds at Broughton contain rudd and carp . Day tickets from the information centre at Broughton.
• Pike angers are well catered for by the larger Lakeland waters of Coniston, Windermere etc.. Fishing is free where there is public access to the bank.
• Fish for Salmon on the nearby River Irt or River Duddon. Contact Gosforth fishing club on 01946 725367 for details of fishing on the Irt and call in at Haverigg Post Office for a permit to fish on the Duddon
Set in the hamlet of Boot the mill is powered by water running off Scafell. The mill has historic working machinery and it is one of the oldest water driven corn mills in England
The are offers interesting mountain biking opportunities on and off road info on the new mountain bike route through the valley is available at http://www.eskdale.info
