Asby

Settlement in Cumberland Copeland

England

Asby

Houses at High House Credit: David Medcalf

Asby is a small village located in the county of Cumberland, in the northwest of England. Situated in the Eden district, it lies within the beautiful rural landscape of the Lake District National Park. Asby is a quintessential English village, known for its picturesque surroundings and charming historical buildings.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. Asby boasts a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet and idyllic countryside lifestyle. The village is predominantly residential, with a scattering of traditional cottages and farmhouses.

Asby is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers numerous walking trails and cycling routes, allowing visitors to explore the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District. Just south of the village, lies the renowned limestone escarpment of the North Pennines, offering breathtaking views and unique geological formations.

Although small, Asby has a strong sense of community and offers basic amenities to its residents. The village features a local pub, providing a gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Additionally, a small primary school serves the educational needs of the village.

Overall, Asby is a charming and peaceful village, perfect for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its stunning natural surroundings and tight-knit community make it a hidden gem within the picturesque landscape of Cumberland.

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Asby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.570187/-3.453202 or Grid Reference NY0620. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houses at High House

David Medcalf

Old Boundary Marker on Crossgates Bridge

Township Boundary Marker at the north end of the east parapet of Crossgates Bridge. On the former boundary of Murton and Lamplugh townships but now entirely in Lamplugh parish. Milestone Society National ID: CU_LAMP07pb

B Todd

Old Boundary Marker on Dubbeck Bridge

Township Boundary Marker set on top of the parapet of Dubbeck Bridge, Dub Beck, on the southwest side of the road east of Brownrigg. Inscribed ARLECDON and WHILLIMOOR on opposite faces. On the boundary of Arlecdon and Whillimoor townships in Arlecdon parish, now entirely in Arlecdon and Frizington parish. See also Link , Link and Link. Milestone Society National ID: CU_ARLFRI02pb

Colin Smith

Southerly view from near Whitekeld

I was greatly impressed by the solitude of this region. The tourist droves trip over themselves elsewhere but here is idyllic, unspoiled, and peaceful. However there seems to be a dearth of bird life in the region. On this terrain you'd expect to see a good head of Peewit and curlew to name a few. there were none.

Des Colhoun

Larch trees in cleft of stream

In late April the larches are in 'new leaf'. The cleft is that of a stream which according to OS mapping fades away as do others in the area; it's assumed that the waters somehow enter Dub Beck. The western hills of the Lake District are seen hazily in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Lone tree beyond dry stone wall

The wall crosses the High Park area of moorland. Hills of the western side of the Lake District are in the distance; Blake Fell is to the left.

Trevor Littlewood

Moorland alongside wall

The moorland is part of the area known as High Park.

Trevor Littlewood

Junction with the A5086

David Medcalf

The new Lamplugh Village Hall

Work in progress!

David Medcalf

Direction Sign â Signpost on the A5086 near Lamplugh

Located east of Rowrah on the southwest side of the junction between the A5086 and a minor road to Salter Hall. Lamplugh parish. 2 arms but missing finial. Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY0618

B Todd

The road north of Kirkland

David Purchase

A field near Scallow Beck

David Purchase

Embankments but no viaduct

A section of the Cleator and Workington Junction Railway, built c.1879. It was mainly used for coal, limestone and iron ore traffic for the local industries. Most of the line was taken up in the 1960's; bridges, viaducts & even parts of the trackbed are now lost to history, but some parts of the old network are now cycle ways & footpaths.

Matthew Hatton

Arlecdon village

I am afraid that the Sun Inn, shown in NY0419 : Public House on the edge of Arlecdon, has long since closed.

David Purchase

St Michael's church, Arlecdon

David Purchase

St Michael's church entrance parapet

This feels more like a castle wall than the entrance to a church! But there is a steep drop ahead, and so one can see the need to keep the parishioners from a premature meeting with their Maker.

David Purchase

St Michael's church sign

St Michael's church stands between Arlecdon and Asby. I have not yet established the origin of the name "Crosslacon": it does not appear on any map that I have seen.

David Purchase