Mosedale

Valley in Westmorland Eden

England

Mosedale

Confluence of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Confluence of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck Credit: David Robinson

Mosedale is a picturesque valley located in Westmorland, a historic county in the North West of England. Situated within the Lake District National Park, Mosedale offers breathtaking views of rolling hills, lush meadows, and towering mountains. The valley is surrounded by several notable peaks, including Carrock Fell to the north and Great Calva to the south.

Mosedale is best known for its tranquil and unspoiled natural beauty, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The valley offers a variety of walking and hiking trails, ranging from gentle strolls along the valley floor to more challenging routes up the surrounding fells. The famous Cumbria Way, a long-distance footpath, passes through Mosedale, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the valley and its surroundings.

In addition to its natural wonders, Mosedale also boasts a rich cultural heritage. The valley is home to several historic landmarks, including the medieval St. Kentigern's Church, with its distinctive square tower and beautifully preserved interior. The church provides a glimpse into the area's past, serving as a reminder of the centuries of human activity that have shaped the landscape.

Although Mosedale is a predominantly rural area, there are a few small communities scattered throughout the valley. These charming hamlets offer a sense of traditional village life, with quaint cottages and friendly locals. Visitors can also find accommodation options, ranging from cozy bed and breakfasts to self-catering cottages, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty of Mosedale.

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Mosedale Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.48298/-2.7757843 or Grid Reference NY4910. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Confluence of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Confluence of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Gate On Path Near Selside Brow My walking companions wait for me at a gate on the footpath near Selside Brow.
Gate On Path Near Selside Brow
My walking companions wait for me at a gate on the footpath near Selside Brow.
Lower section of Forces Falls
Lower section of Forces Falls
Mosedale Beck above Forces Falls
Mosedale Beck above Forces Falls
Bridleway across the moor A faint track shows the course of the bridleway across the moor between Mosedale and Sleddale.
Bridleway across the moor
A faint track shows the course of the bridleway across the moor between Mosedale and Sleddale.
Path fording minor stream in Mosedale Mosedale is the upper part of Swindale. The path continues further into the valley, (right in the image), passing Mosedale Cottage which is a bothy maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association.
Path fording minor stream in Mosedale
Mosedale is the upper part of Swindale. The path continues further into the valley, (right in the image), passing Mosedale Cottage which is a bothy maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association.
Ulthwaite Rigg Ulthwaite Rigg is one of most undeserving of Wainwright's Outlying Fells. In the Database of British and Irish Hills it has a drop of just 2m, so it is really just the end of a ridge. It is visible here, dead centre about a kilometre away, but difficult to make out against the higher ground beyond.
Ulthwaite Rigg
Ulthwaite Rigg is one of most undeserving of Wainwright's Outlying Fells. In the Database of British and Irish Hills it has a drop of just 2m, so it is really just the end of a ridge. It is visible here, dead centre about a kilometre away, but difficult to make out against the higher ground beyond.
Brunt Tongue from Scam Matthew Brunt Tongue, with its rather surprising plantation on the left, is clearly seen. Mosedale Cottage <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NY4909">NY4909</a> is just visible on the right.
Brunt Tongue from Scam Matthew
Brunt Tongue, with its rather surprising plantation on the left, is clearly seen. Mosedale Cottage NY4909 is just visible on the right.
Junction of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Junction of Mosedale Beck and Little Mosedale Beck
Gate in bridleway to Mosedale Cottage Taken in the very corner of the square this feature would have been very difficult to place without use of GPS
Gate in bridleway to Mosedale Cottage
Taken in the very corner of the square this feature would have been very difficult to place without use of GPS
Mosedale On the very wet track out of the dale
Mosedale
On the very wet track out of the dale
Mosedale Beck bridge
Mosedale Beck bridge
Ruined Sheepfold, Little Mosedale View north.
Ruined Sheepfold, Little Mosedale
View north.
Old Footbridge, Mosedale Beck Only the stone foundations are left. View downstream with the new bridge just visible in the distance.
Old Footbridge, Mosedale Beck
Only the stone foundations are left. View downstream with the new bridge just visible in the distance.
From Ulthwaite Rigg Plantation across Little Mosedale Beck and the snow covered Kentmere fells in view
From Ulthwaite Rigg
Plantation across Little Mosedale Beck and the snow covered Kentmere fells in view
Ulthwaite Rigg Featureless top, looking towards Shap
Ulthwaite Rigg
Featureless top, looking towards Shap
Ulthwaite Rigg
Ulthwaite Rigg
Fence near Ulthwaite Rigg
Fence near Ulthwaite Rigg
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Mosedale is located at Grid Ref: NY4910 (Lat: 54.48298, Lng: -2.7757843)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Located within 500m of 54.48298,-2.7757843
Howes
Ele: 590
Natural: peak
Wikidata: Q5921860
Wikipedia: en:Howes (fell)
Lat/Long: 54.4862393/-2.7761697
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.4805096/-2.7728796
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