Things To Do:
There is a lot to do around the farm, a walk through our fields’ leads to our riverbank and spectacular waterfalls (private fishing available upon request). Part of the farm is designated as a Cumbria Wildlife Trust site. We manage the site sympathetically in partnership with the trust, to provide an important habitat for wildlife, including watervoles and red squirrels.Whatever the season you will find interesting activities being carried out on our working farm, you could even try your hand at drystone walling. A pretty walk of less than a mile leads you through the fields to Alston. Upon reaching Alston you can follow the circular route along the river back to the farm, a route totalling 3 miles.
This is a fantastic region for walkers, for the brave hearted there is a vast network of footpaths including the Pennine Way and magnificent treks to the top of Crossfell and High Cup Nick. For those who prefer a gentler stroll there are equally breathtaking views that can be enjoyed on one of the many shorter trails throughout the local area. There are also bridleways and cycle tracks including the famous C2C cycle way just a mile from the farm gate.
Within Ten Minutes Of The Farm
- Alston Town
- South Tynedale Railway: Northern England’s highest narrow-gauge railway
- Killhope: The North of England Lead Mining Museum in County Durham
- Alston Golf Club: Highest in England
- Ashgill Force: A 50 foot waterfall you can walk behind”
- The Hub: History of Alston Moor as depicted through an amazing collection of vintage vehicles
Local area
- Hadrians Wall – Vindolanda; World heritage site
- Ullswater and North lakes – Good walking country
- Keilder water – Europe’s largest man made lake
- High Force – Simply spectacular
- Rheged Centre – Cumbria’s leading Family day out
- Settle Carlisle railway – A railway with the finest scenery in Britain