Shopping

Kirkby Stephen (5 miles) - Co-op, Spar, Butcher,  Fruit and vegetable

Ravenstonedale (1.5 miles) - small Village shop

Kendal (16 miles) - Morrisons,  Asda, Marks and Spencer and Booths.

Penrith (18 miles) - Morrisons, Co-op

Market days

Kirkby Stephen - Mondays

Kendal - Wednesdays and Saturdays

Penrith - Saturdays J40 M6

Cinema

Kendal - The Brewery Arts Centre, 01539 725133

Penrith - 01768 862400

Swimming Pools

Kendal Leisure centre - 01539 729511

Penrith - 01768 863450

Appleby - 01768 351212

Bicycle Hire  

Kirkby Stephen - 017683 71658 

Walking      

Great walks in the Howgills and the surrounding area. We have maps and books to give you an idea of different walks in the area.

Golf     

Ravenstonedale (1.5 miles) - 9 holes      

Appleby (14 miles) - 18 holes

Outdoor Activities

Rookin House Farm, Troutbeck near Penrith (18 miles) - 017684 83561 

Bike treks , adult Quads ,Midi Quads ,Mini Quads, Go Kart rally Cross, Paint Balling ,Archery , Horse Riding and Clay Pigeon Shooting.

Holmscale, Near Kendal - 01539729388 

Pony Trekking ,Quad Biking ,Paint Balling ,Archery, Offroading 4x4

Fishing         

Bessy Beck, Newbiggin on Lune - Tel 01539 23303

You can hire fishing rods.and you can buy fresh fish.

Other Activities

Kennedy Chocolate Factory in Orton worth a visit.

               

PUBS AND RESTAURANTS

Ravenstonedale (1.5 miles)

The Kings Head, good beer,  Food

The Black swan, good food - 01539 23204

The Fat Lamb, very good food - 01539 23242

Shap (15 miles)

The Grey Hound at about 20 minutes highly recommended.

Kirkby Stephen (5.5 miles)

The Old Forge    

Old Croft House - 01768 371638

Excellent food, the Old Croft caters for small parties. They are not licenced but you can take your own wine. Must book in advance

Tebay (5 miles)            

Cross Keys

Barnaby Rudge