Gullom Holme

Settlement in Westmorland Eden

England

Gullom Holme

Lounthwaite With Cross Fell behind.
Lounthwaite Credit: Andrew Smith

Gullom Holme is a small village located in the historic county of Westmorland, England. Nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Lake District National Park, it is an idyllic rural settlement that offers a tranquil retreat for residents and visitors alike.

Situated approximately 5 miles north of the market town of Kendal, Gullom Holme is surrounded by rolling hills, verdant meadows, and pristine lakes. The village itself is characterized by its charming stone cottages, which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, giving it a quaint and traditional atmosphere.

The community of Gullom Holme is tight-knit and welcoming, with a population of around 200 residents. The village is served by a small primary school, a local pub, and a village hall that serves as a central gathering point for various community events and activities.

The natural beauty of the area makes Gullom Holme an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby fells and hiking trails provide ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and exploring the stunning scenery. Additionally, the village is within close proximity to Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, offering a range of water-based activities such as boating and fishing.

Visitors to Gullom Holme can also take advantage of its convenient location to explore other attractions in the region. The bustling market town of Kendal offers a wealth of shops, restaurants, and cultural amenities, while the Lake District National Park boasts an abundance of natural wonders, including Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England.

In essence, Gullom Holme is a charming and picturesque village that provides a peaceful and scenic escape for residents and visitors seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Westmorland countryside.

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Gullom Holme Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.649624/-2.535417 or Grid Reference NY6528. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lounthwaite With Cross Fell behind.
Lounthwaite
With Cross Fell behind.
Farmland near Milburn To the north-east of Milburn village.
Farmland near Milburn
To the north-east of Milburn village.
Farm track leading to Underwood
Farm track leading to Underwood
Farmland, Kirkby Thore Maize to the south of Black Plantation.
Farmland, Kirkby Thore
Maize to the south of Black Plantation.
Pasture, Newbiggin The valley of Milburn Beck.
Pasture, Newbiggin
The valley of Milburn Beck.
Pasture, Newbiggin With Cross Fell forming the backdrop.
Pasture, Newbiggin
With Cross Fell forming the backdrop.
Pasture, Milburn Fields beside the bridleway climbing eastward from the village.
Pasture, Milburn
Fields beside the bridleway climbing eastward from the village.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the wall SE side of the road. It marks a point 181.521m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the wall SE side of the road. It marks a point 181.521m above mean sea level.
Cross Fell Cross Fell, centre left, from the Eden Valley near Long Marton
Cross Fell
Cross Fell, centre left, from the Eden Valley near Long Marton
Milburn Village, Eden Valley, Cumbria This pretty fellside village, a classic example of a medieval fortified village with a central green, is the significant feature of this grid square.
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Milburn Village, Eden Valley, Cumbria
This pretty fellside village, a classic example of a medieval fortified village with a central green, is the significant feature of this grid square. LinkExternal link
Milburn, Cumbria Does not show the layout of this village as well as the aerial view but does show the blustery clouds of a Helm Wind coming down from the Pennine Fells.
Milburn, Cumbria
Does not show the layout of this village as well as the aerial view but does show the blustery clouds of a Helm Wind coming down from the Pennine Fells.
Knock Moor The "Twin Peaks" in the distance are Knock Pike and Dufton Pike.
Knock Moor
The "Twin Peaks" in the distance are Knock Pike and Dufton Pike.
Field of beans near Milburn For animal feed
Field of beans near Milburn
For animal feed
Wire swordsman, Milburn Green This wire sculpture appears to represent a man drawing his sword and stands near the top of the village green.
Wire swordsman, Milburn Green
This wire sculpture appears to represent a man drawing his sword and stands near the top of the village green.
Fishing lake, High Slakes, near Milburn This angler's lake is obviously of very recent creation, as there is no sign of it on the 1990 OS map.
Fishing lake, High Slakes, near Milburn
This angler's lake is obviously of very recent creation, as there is no sign of it on the 1990 OS map.
High Slakes, near Milburn This was a habitable house in 1973 as the Nobel prize winner in physiology or medicine that year (Nikolaas Tinbergen, the ethologist) used it as his holiday home. It is now a holiday cottage.
High Slakes, near Milburn
This was a habitable house in 1973 as the Nobel prize winner in physiology or medicine that year (Nikolaas Tinbergen, the ethologist) used it as his holiday home. It is now a holiday cottage.
Farm, ford and barn at Milburn Grange
Farm, ford and barn at Milburn Grange
Track with Barn
Track with Barn
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Gullom Holme is located at Grid Ref: NY6528 (Lat: 54.649624, Lng: -2.535417)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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