Ayside

Settlement in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Ayside

A590 eastbound at Ayside
A590 eastbound at Ayside Credit: Colin Pyle

Ayside is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, in northwestern England. It is situated near the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park, approximately 10 miles south of the town of Ulverston. Ayside falls within the district of South Lakeland and is part of the civil parish of Urswick.

The village is nestled within a picturesque rural landscape, characterized by rolling hills, meadows, and scattered woodlands. It is known for its tranquil atmosphere and stunning natural beauty, attracting visitors who seek a peaceful retreat away from the bustling cities.

Ayside itself is a tight-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. The village features a small number of houses, a local pub, and a village hall that serves as a meeting place for various community events and activities. The residents often engage in traditional rural activities such as farming and agriculture.

The surrounding area offers numerous opportunities for outdoor pursuits, including hiking, cycling, and birdwatching, with the nearby Lake District offering a plethora of scenic trails and stunning vistas. Ayside also benefits from its proximity to the coast, with the charming seaside town of Grange-over-Sands just a short drive away.

Overall, Ayside is an idyllic rural village that provides residents and visitors alike with a peaceful and picturesque environment to enjoy the natural splendor of Lancashire.

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Ayside Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.243613/-2.929133 or Grid Reference SD3983. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A590 eastbound at Ayside
A590 eastbound at Ayside
Whitestone Enclosure
Whitestone Enclosure
High and Low Newton By-pass The A590 north of Grange-Over-Sands
High and Low Newton By-pass
The A590 north of Grange-Over-Sands
Lane near High Cark This old lane, too narrow for modern vehicles links High Cark to Seatle.  It has fallen into disuse and on the central section the western boundary has largely been lost except for a few bushes and the bottom of the dyke.
The lane is a public footpath.
Lane near High Cark
This old lane, too narrow for modern vehicles links High Cark to Seatle. It has fallen into disuse and on the central section the western boundary has largely been lost except for a few bushes and the bottom of the dyke. The lane is a public footpath.
Lay-by on A590 near Low Newton Including the Pink A590 Pit-stop snack bar trailer
Lay-by on A590 near Low Newton
Including the Pink A590 Pit-stop snack bar trailer
Former A590 from Low Newton Traffic on the former A590 road which ran through the villages of High Newton and Low Newton has fallen considerably since the (new A590) bypass road was opened in 2008 (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/big-journey-savings-and-safety-boost-from-a590-bypass-in-cumbria" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/big-journey-savings-and-safety-boost-from-a590-bypass-in-cumbria">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Gov.uk)
Former A590 from Low Newton
Traffic on the former A590 road which ran through the villages of High Newton and Low Newton has fallen considerably since the (new A590) bypass road was opened in 2008 (LinkExternal link Gov.uk)
Approaching Low Newton Approaching Low Newton on the former A590. Traffic on this road which runs through the villages of High Newton and Low Newton has fallen considerably since the (new A590) 2½-mile bypass was opened in 2008 (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/big-journey-savings-and-safety-boost-from-a590-bypass-in-cumbria" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/big-journey-savings-and-safety-boost-from-a590-bypass-in-cumbria">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Gov.uk)
Approaching Low Newton
Approaching Low Newton on the former A590. Traffic on this road which runs through the villages of High Newton and Low Newton has fallen considerably since the (new A590) 2½-mile bypass was opened in 2008 (LinkExternal link Gov.uk)
Former A590 Road towards Low Newton Traffic on the former A590 road which ran through the villages of High Newton and Low Newton has fallen considerably since the (new A590) bypass road was opened in 2008 (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/big-journey-savings-and-safety-boost-from-a590-bypass-in-cumbria" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/big-journey-savings-and-safety-boost-from-a590-bypass-in-cumbria">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Gov.uk)
Former A590 Road towards Low Newton
Traffic on the former A590 road which ran through the villages of High Newton and Low Newton has fallen considerably since the (new A590) bypass road was opened in 2008 (LinkExternal link Gov.uk)
A590 near Low Newton
A590 near Low Newton
Old Milestone by the A590, High Newton, Upper Allithwaite Parish Carved stone post by the A590, in parish of Upper Allithwaite (South Lakeland District), High Newton, against wall, on South side of road. Lancs CC stone triangle, erected by the County Council in the 19th/20th century. 

Inscription reads:- : TO / ULVERSTON 12 MLS / BARROW 20¼, : : ALLITHWAITE / UPPER : : TO / GRANGE 3¾ MLS / KENDAL 14 · · / LANCASTER  25 · :   

Milestone Society National ID: LA_LABA25.
Old Milestone by the A590, High Newton, Upper Allithwaite Parish
Carved stone post by the A590, in parish of Upper Allithwaite (South Lakeland District), High Newton, against wall, on South side of road. Lancs CC stone triangle, erected by the County Council in the 19th/20th century. Inscription reads:- : TO / ULVERSTON 12 MLS / BARROW 20¼, : : ALLITHWAITE / UPPER : : TO / GRANGE 3¾ MLS / KENDAL 14 · · / LANCASTER 25 · : Milestone Society National ID: LA_LABA25.
Woodland on Newton Heads Newton Heads is a small hill in Upper Allithwaite
Woodland on Newton Heads
Newton Heads is a small hill in Upper Allithwaite
Junction of Cartmel Lane with the road to Low Newton
Junction of Cartmel Lane with the road to Low Newton
Looking towards Newton Fell From Back o' th' Fell Road
Looking towards Newton Fell
From Back o' th' Fell Road
Looking towards Newton Fell From Back o' th' Fell Road
Looking towards Newton Fell
From Back o' th' Fell Road
Traffic on Height Road, High Newton Heading northwards out of the village, up to a hamlet called Height and on to the fells. The road is shown and named on the large-scale OS map surveyed in 1848.
Traffic on Height Road, High Newton
Heading northwards out of the village, up to a hamlet called Height and on to the fells. The road is shown and named on the large-scale OS map surveyed in 1848.
Newton Green, High Newton In 1848 [according to the OS] the area which is now the green was a pound [for stray animals] with a pond called Steeping Dub alongside.
Newton Green, High Newton
In 1848 [according to the OS] the area which is now the green was a pound [for stray animals] with a pond called Steeping Dub alongside.
Height Road at Barrow Wife
Height Road at Barrow Wife
Reservoir House near High Newton Reservoir
Reservoir House near High Newton Reservoir
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Ayside is located at Grid Ref: SD3983 (Lat: 54.243613, Lng: -2.929133)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

What 3 Words

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