Asby, Great

Settlement in Westmorland Eden

England

Asby, Great

Dale Beck Ford This ford is found on Dale Beck above Great Asby. — Dale Beck Ford Credit: John Walton

Asby, Great is a small village located in the county of Westmorland, which is part of the historic county of Cumbria in northwest England. Situated in the Eden Valley, Asby, Great is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting.

The village is known for its charming and well-preserved traditional stone houses, many of which date back several centuries. The architecture reflects the rural character of the area, and the village has managed to retain much of its historic charm throughout the years.

Although small in size, Asby, Great has a strong sense of community and boasts a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village is home to a church, a primary school, and a pub, which serves as a social hub for both locals and visitors alike.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Asby, Great is also a popular destination for nature lovers, with its proximity to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Due to its rural location, the village is not heavily commercialized, and amenities such as shops and supermarkets are limited. However, the nearby town of Appleby-in-Westmorland, located just a few miles away, offers a wider range of services and amenities.

Overall, Asby, Great is a charming and peaceful village that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its beautiful countryside and strong community spirit make it an appealing destination for those seeking a slower pace of life in a stunning rural setting.

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Asby, Great Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.511767/-2.491909 or Grid Reference NY6813. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dale Beck Ford

This ford is found on Dale Beck above Great Asby.

John Walton

Dry-stone wall and copse of trees above Asby Gill

About a mile and a half south of Great Asby on the footpath to Little Asby.

John H Darch

Well, Gt Asby.

This is not really a well - it's a rising for waters which fall on the surrounding limestone hills. There is a direct dye-traced link with the water found in the far reaches of Pate Hole, a cave 1.5km to the south. Only in very wet weather does water flow out of Pate Hole and down the usually dry valley which leads to this well. It is rumoured never to have run dry.

Bob Jenkins

Asby Beck

Seen here in normal water levels. The water is flowing underground, rising at a spring near the Primary School.

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Roman Bridge

It's known as "Roman Bridge" but is probably a Victorian structure. Completely superfluous now, as the old ford adjacent has been replaced with a modern bridge.

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Stannerstones

This farmhouse, now in ruins, commands extensive views over Asby and the Eden Valley. It is only reached by a rough track. The grassland here is used for sheep grazing.

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Scale Beck

looking downstream

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Long Moor, Gt Asby

Simply a tract of upland grazing.

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New Graveyard

When this plot of land was acquired for a new graveyard, it was discovered that the soil depth was rather less than ideal, bedrock in some places being less than a metre down.....allegedly.

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Three Greyhounds

The models are painted sandstone carvings, and the middle one at least is a replacement following theft.

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Track to Fields

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Gt Asby Church

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Gt Asby Primary School

The school celebrated its 300th birthday in 1988. It was a comprehensive, in that it educated all the children of the area up to the age of 14. Boys were accommodated on one side, girls the other. Remnants of this division can be seen round the back. Now there is a division between infants and juniors. Pupil numbers in recent years have averaged around 30. Being fairly remote, with the nearest large school at Appleby, closure has been staved off.

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