Kirkby Thore

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Roman Milestone (In Context) Adjacent to a layby on the A66. Dufton Pike can be seen in the far right distance between the two horses.
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View Eastwards from Sleastonhow Lane The Cross Fell range had this cloud just touching the tops for all of this very cold, frosty day.
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St Michael's Church, Kirkby Thore The church is Grade II* listed, and was built in the 12C with later additions. The west tower has stepped buttresses and bell-openings in the Decorated style, as are the chancel and aisle windows. The embattled parapet has a 17C gabled bellcote on the east side. There is a north window set in a Norman arch. The moulded octagonal font was provided in 1688 by Thomas Machell, the rector, whose coat of arms is carved on one side. In the chancel the Wharton coat-of-arms is set into the wall. There is a blocked 14C priests' door to the right of the 19C vestry.
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Flooded fields near Kirkby Thore The ubiquitous discharge from the gypsum works spoils a fine Pennine view
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St Michael'sParish Church Kirkby Thore.
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North Lakes Hotel And Spa

North Lakes Hotel And Spa

4 out of 5
Ullswater Road Penrith England
The price is AED 405 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
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15 Mar - 16 Mar
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (985 reviews)
The staff were very friendly but the family room was not suitable for a 1 year old

Reviewed on 10 March 2026

North Lakes Hotel And Spa
Westmorland Hotel Tebay

Westmorland Hotel Tebay

3 out of 5
M6 Penrith England
The price is AED 506 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
AED 506
AED 607 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (866 reviews)
All staff we came across were very pleasant, helpful and polite. We would recommend staying here.

Reviewed on 13 March 2026

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The King's Head

The King's Head

3.5 out of 5
Riverside Kirkby Stephen England
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Kirkby Stephen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Riverside Public Golf Course and Cross ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
We stayed at the Kings Head last weekend and had a lovely time. The pub itself is gorgeous, decorated beautifully, it is cosy and inviting and located in a lovely spot by the stream.Although the actual car park itself was small this was no problem as we parked literally a couple of minutes away on ...

Reviewed on 28 November 2025

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Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.

Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.

Penrith, Cumbria England
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acorn Bank and Go-Karts & Street ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
The property smelled musty - possibly from peevious dog guests? Otherwise a nice spot to sray, once you get off the very busy A66

Reviewed on 18 September 2025

Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.
Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District

Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District

Troutbeck England
Stay at this cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ullswater and Rookin House Activity Centre are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)
The cottage had everything I needed and more, it was a very comfortable stay. The views of blencathra were stunning.

Reviewed on 21 February 2026

Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District
Lovelady Shield House

Lovelady Shield House

3 out of 5
Lovelady Lane Alston England
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Ullswater

Ullswater

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ullswater during your travels in Penrith. Stroll along the area's lakeside, or simply savor its lively bars.

Ullswater
Lowther Castle at Penrith in Lake District from Cumbria in England, Shutterstock ID 712013206, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:

Lowther Castle and Gardens

3.5/5(3 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Lowther with a trip to Lowther Castle and Gardens. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Lowther Castle and Gardens
Aira Force waterfall after a rainy day and at its most dramatic

Aira Force

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aira Force during your travels in Matterdale. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Aira Force
Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.

Penrith Castle

Penrith Castle is just one of the places to see in Penrith, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Penrith Castle
Knocker on door with sanctuary ring

Brougham Hall

You can browse the exhibits at Brougham Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Eamont Bridge. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Brougham Hall
A surprising Topiary Dragon in the gardens of Dalemain, a handsome Country House in the Eden valley near Penrith. Also look out for the herd of fallow deer in the deer park and try the marmalade in the gift shop. Dalemain holds an annual marmalade fest every March.

Dalemain Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dalemain Country Park, a lovely green space in Dacre. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Dalemain Country Park