Attractions

Gubbergil, Holmrook, Irton, Cumbria, CA19 1YQ, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 019467 24764, Email, www.fobbles.co.uk

Here at Fobbles we specialise in quality needlecraft, textile and beading workshops and residential retreats. We have have a purpose-built workshop and all our modern facilities mean we are also disabled friendly.

Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms), Tel: 01229 717171, Email, www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk

Heritage steam engines haul open-top and cosy covered carriages from the Lake District coastal village of Ravenglass to the foot of England's highest mountains.

Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01229 717614, Email, www.muncaster.co.uk

Historic haunted Castle home to the Pennington family for 800 years. A 70-acre garden famous for its collection of rhododendrons and azaleas set against the stunning backdrop of the Lakeland fells. World Owl Centre home to over 40 species.

Boot, Eskdale, Cumbria, (7 miles, 12kms)

Several stone circles and many small cairns are visible on the moor. The circles are distinguished by the occurance within them of small cairns. Construction date is thought to be around 2000BC.

Duddon Bridge, Nr Broughton in Furness, Millom, Cumbria, (7 miles, 12kms)

Originally know as Sunkenkirk, consists of 50 stones at the foot of Black Combe. Access is via a long farm track from a minor road branching off the A595. Well worth the walk!

Sides Farm, Gosforth, Nr Seascale, Cumbria, (5 miles, 8kms)

Three circles and nine small cairns. The south circle is 104' across, the north-west is 72' with a low central cairn. The third is immediately north of the second, it is 24' across and also encloses a small cairn.

Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QL, (5 miles, 8kms)

The present circle of 10 standing stones, 80' diameter, was restored in 1949. The stone circle is on private land belonging to Seascale How Farm, but can be seen from a nearby footpath.