The Old Vicarage provides the ideal base for searching out the many attractions in the area with easy access to the M6 (approx 10 mins) and A66 (approx 15 mins). Ravenstonedale is set in the beautiful and unspoilt Howgill Fells, between the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Northern Pennines. The stunning countryside surrounding the village provides endless possibilities for both gentle and strenuous walking (drying facilities for wet clothes & boots available). Photographers and artists will also be attracted by the charm and uncrowded freedom of the fells.
Of local interest, Ravenstonedale offers :-
· Village pubs with restaurants within easy walking distance
· Golf course (9-hole) and tennis court
· Antiquarian and second-hand bookshop - Tel 015396 23634
· Artist’s Gallery, open Fri 2-5 & Sat 10-5 Apr-Oct. – Tel 015396 23308
· Bessy Beck Trout Fishery offering fly & bait fishing and tuition approx 1 mile - Tel 015396 23303
· Local Blacksmith’s Forge - Day workshops – approx 4 miles - Tel 015396 23327 (booking essential)
· Railway station on the scenic Settle / Carlisle line approx 3 miles
For more information on Ravenstonedale, visit the village website at