Barkbethdale

Valley in Cumberland Allerdale

England

Barkbethdale

North from Bakestall A cairn and rocks are just below the summit. Looking across the valley of Dash Beck, with Binsey (centre left), Latrigg and Over Water (right) in the mid distance. Criffell is visible in the far distance on the left, across the Solway Firth. — North from Bakestall Credit: Ian Taylor

Barkbethdale is a picturesque village nestled in the heart of the Cumberland Valley in England. Situated in the county of Cumberland, this charming village is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings.

Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, Barkbethdale offers breathtaking views of the countryside. The village is crisscrossed by babbling brooks and dotted with ancient oak trees, adding to its idyllic charm. This rural setting makes it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village itself is small and close-knit, with a population of approximately 500 residents. The community is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, making visitors feel instantly at home. The village is proud of its rich history, and many of the buildings date back several centuries, giving it a sense of timeless beauty.

Barkbethdale is home to a few local businesses, including a traditional pub, a quaint tearoom, and a small grocery store, providing essential services to both residents and visitors. The village also hosts an annual summer fair, where locals come together to celebrate their community spirit.

In terms of recreational activities, Barkbethdale offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The surrounding countryside is crisscrossed by walking and cycling trails, allowing visitors to explore the stunning scenery at their own pace. Additionally, the nearby River Cumberland is popular for fishing and boating enthusiasts.

Overall, Barkbethdale is a hidden gem in the Cumberland Valley, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty, friendly community, and rich history make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the true essence of rural England.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.664369/-3.1665083 or Grid Reference NY2430. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

North from Bakestall A cairn and rocks are just below the summit. Looking across the valley of Dash Beck, with Binsey (centre left), Latrigg and Over Water (right) in the mid distance. Criffell is visible in the far distance on the left, across the Solway Firth.

North from Bakestall

A cairn and rocks are just below the summit. Looking across the valley of Dash Beck, with Binsey (centre left), Latrigg and Over Water (right) in the mid distance. Criffell is visible in the far distance on the left, across the Solway Firth.

The Cumbria Way near Dead Beck The track is a public bridleway, it is The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Caldbeck to Skiddaw House and it is the only vehicular access to Skiddaw House Youth Hostel.
The fell in the background is Little Calva with the deep gully of Foul Gill prominent.

The Cumbria Way near Dead Beck

The track is a public bridleway, it is The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Caldbeck to Skiddaw House and it is the only vehicular access to Skiddaw House Youth Hostel. The fell in the background is Little Calva with the deep gully of Foul Gill prominent.

Dead Crags The lower slopes of the craggy northern ridge of Bakestall, a Wainwright, is crossed by The Cumbria Way long distance path which follows the cart track and public bridleway from Skiddaw House to Peter House Farm, near Bassenthwaite.

Dead Crags

The lower slopes of the craggy northern ridge of Bakestall, a Wainwright, is crossed by The Cumbria Way long distance path which follows the cart track and public bridleway from Skiddaw House to Peter House Farm, near Bassenthwaite.

The Cumbria Way below Cockup The access road to Skiddaw House meets the road from Peter House to Dash Farm.
Northbound walkers following The Cumbria Way keep left here to follow the road westwards towards Bassenthwaite (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7097276">NY2532 : The Cumbria Way below Cockup</a>).

The Cumbria Way below Cockup

The access road to Skiddaw House meets the road from Peter House to Dash Farm. Northbound walkers following The Cumbria Way keep left here to follow the road westwards towards Bassenthwaite (next photograph NY2532 : The Cumbria Way below Cockup).

Track near Dead Beck The track is a public bridleway and the only vehicular access to Skiddaw House Youth Hostel. It is also the low level alternative route of Cumbria Way long distance trail from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7090999">NY2631 : The Cumbria Way below Cockup</a>).
In the background is Brockle Crag with its distinctive band of white quartz.

Track near Dead Beck

The track is a public bridleway and the only vehicular access to Skiddaw House Youth Hostel. It is also the low level alternative route of Cumbria Way long distance trail from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph NY2631 : The Cumbria Way below Cockup). In the background is Brockle Crag with its distinctive band of white quartz.

Bridleway Gate The track, a public bridleway, is the only vehicular access to Skiddaw House Youth Hostel and it is also the low level alternative route of Cumbria Way (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7091010">NY2631 : Track near Dead Beck</a>).
Dead Beck flows under the track just beyond the gate.

Bridleway Gate

The track, a public bridleway, is the only vehicular access to Skiddaw House Youth Hostel and it is also the low level alternative route of Cumbria Way (next photograph NY2631 : Track near Dead Beck). Dead Beck flows under the track just beyond the gate.

Gates near Peter House Farm The public bridleway from Skiddaw House to Bassenthwaite and the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way cross the road here (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7112133">NY2432 : Gate and Stile near Peter House Farm</a>).

Gates near Peter House Farm

The public bridleway from Skiddaw House to Bassenthwaite and the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way cross the road here (next photograph NY2432 : Gate and Stile near Peter House Farm).

The Cumbria Way near Peter House Farm The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck follows the Dash Farm access road on the approach to Peter House Farm. The access road is the also the public bridleway from Skiddaw House to Bassenthwaite and the only vehicular access to Skiddaw House Youth Hostel (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7097243">NY2432 : Gates near Peter House Farm</a>).

The Cumbria Way near Peter House Farm

The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck follows the Dash Farm access road on the approach to Peter House Farm. The access road is the also the public bridleway from Skiddaw House to Bassenthwaite and the only vehicular access to Skiddaw House Youth Hostel (next photograph NY2432 : Gates near Peter House Farm).

Farm access road near Springsyke The road is a public bridleway and the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7097246">NY2432 : The Cumbria Way near Peter House Farm</a>).

Farm access road near Springsyke

The road is a public bridleway and the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck (next photograph NY2432 : The Cumbria Way near Peter House Farm).

Farm access road near Springsyke The road provides access to Dash Farm and Skiddaw House. It is the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way between Skiddaw House and Caldbeck (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7097251">NY2532 : Farm access road near Springsyke</a>).
The fell in the background is Binsey; the northernmost of the Wainwrights (photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7582811">NY2233 : Binsey</a>).

Farm access road near Springsyke

The road provides access to Dash Farm and Skiddaw House. It is the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way between Skiddaw House and Caldbeck (next photograph NY2532 : Farm access road near Springsyke). The fell in the background is Binsey; the northernmost of the Wainwrights (photograph NY2233 : Binsey).

Gate near Springsyke The gated access road is the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7097255">NY2532 : Farm access road near Springsyke</a>).

Gate near Springsyke

The gated access road is the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck (next photograph NY2532 : Farm access road near Springsyke).

The Cumbria Way near Springsyke The road provides access to Dash Farm and Skiddaw House. It is the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way between Skiddaw House and Caldbeck (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7097260">NY2532 : Gate near Springsyke</a>).

The Cumbria Way near Springsyke

The road provides access to Dash Farm and Skiddaw House. It is the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way between Skiddaw House and Caldbeck (next photograph NY2532 : Gate near Springsyke).

Gate on The Cumbria Way The gated access road is a public bridleway and the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7097264">NY2532 : The Cumbria Way near Springsyke</a>).

Gate on The Cumbria Way

The gated access road is a public bridleway and the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck (next photograph NY2532 : The Cumbria Way near Springsyke).

The Cumbria Way below Cockup The gated farm access road is a public bridleway and the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7097269">NY2532 : Gate on The Cumbria Way</a>).

The Cumbria Way below Cockup

The gated farm access road is a public bridleway and the route of The Cumbria Way low level alternative route from Skiddaw House to Caldbeck (next photograph NY2532 : Gate on The Cumbria Way).

Bridleway near Peter House Farm This track is the public bridleway from Peter House Farm to Bassenthwaite and also the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way from Skiddaw House to Nether Row near Caldbeck (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7139220">NY2432 : The Cumbria Way near Peter House Farm</a>).
The rushes indicate that this part of the field is inclined to be boggy.

Bridleway near Peter House Farm

This track is the public bridleway from Peter House Farm to Bassenthwaite and also the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way from Skiddaw House to Nether Row near Caldbeck (next photograph NY2432 : The Cumbria Way near Peter House Farm). The rushes indicate that this part of the field is inclined to be boggy.

Pasture near Peter House Farm This pasture field is crossed by the public bridleway from Peter House Farm to Bassenthwaite, which is also the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way.
Northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way will pick up a track between the rushes in the background on the approach to a gate, hidden behind the trees (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7112115">NY2432 : Bridleway near Peter House Farm</a>).

Pasture near Peter House Farm

This pasture field is crossed by the public bridleway from Peter House Farm to Bassenthwaite, which is also the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way. Northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way will pick up a track between the rushes in the background on the approach to a gate, hidden behind the trees (next photograph NY2432 : Bridleway near Peter House Farm).

The Cumbria Way near Peter House Farm This field is crossed by the public bridleway from Peter House Farm to Bassenthwaite, which is also the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way.
The obvious track is a farm track; the bridleway is not visible on the ground and northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way should cross the field in the direction of the right hand end of the clump of trees (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7362844">NY2432 : Field near Peter House Farm</a>).

The Cumbria Way near Peter House Farm

This field is crossed by the public bridleway from Peter House Farm to Bassenthwaite, which is also the low level alternative route of The Cumbria Way. The obvious track is a farm track; the bridleway is not visible on the ground and northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way should cross the field in the direction of the right hand end of the clump of trees (next photograph NY2432 : Field near Peter House Farm).

Gate and Stile near Peter House Farm The stile, almost hidden by the grass and nettles at the end of the hedge, is the alternative route of The Cumbria Way from Skiddaw house to Nether Row near Caldbeck. Beyond the stile the route follows a public bridleway across the field (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7112131">NY2432 : The Cumbria Way near Peter House Farm</a>).

Gate and Stile near Peter House Farm

The stile, almost hidden by the grass and nettles at the end of the hedge, is the alternative route of The Cumbria Way from Skiddaw house to Nether Row near Caldbeck. Beyond the stile the route follows a public bridleway across the field (next photograph NY2432 : The Cumbria Way near Peter House Farm).

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Barkbethdale is located at Grid Ref: NY2430 (Lat: 54.664369, Lng: -3.1665083)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Allerdale

Police Authority: Cumbria

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