Our location in the Eskdale Valley means we have walks right from the inn door, no need to get the car out with plentiful low, mid and high level routes including forest trails, river walks and fells. A short drive and there is the mighty Scafell Pike from Eskdale side for the more adventurous and Hardknott Pass, England’s steepest road and Roman fort to admire. Nearby Wasdale Valley is always a must visit with great walks and stand up paddle board hire on Wastwater, England’s deepest body of water. We’re a haven for both mountain biking and road biking too with trails, Biker Fell and leisurely cycling bridle ways.

The Ravenglass & Eskdale railway (aka The La’al Ratty!) passes right near us so you can view where you eat, drink or stay from a different viewpoint. This 7 mile narrow gauge railway starts at Ravenglass on the coast or Dalegarth in the Eskdale Valley travelling between the two stations through the magnificent countryside in the Western Lake District.

The West Cumbria coastline always surprises people when they first visit. Miles of sandy beaches including Drigg, Seascale and St Bees and some of the most amazing sunsets. Drigg dunes are a Site of Special Scientific Interest for the birds and plants, Seascale, great for blowing away the cobwebs and having an ice cream and then up to St Bees where the official start of the C2C walk starts by dipping your boots in the sea.