Borrowbridge, Low

Settlement in Westmorland Eden

England

Borrowbridge, Low

ATV tracks, Roundthwaite Common The ridge north of Borrowdale. — ATV tracks, Roundthwaite Common Credit: Richard Webb

Borrowbridge is a small village located in the district of Low, Westmorland in the county of Cumbria, England. Situated in the scenic Eden Valley, Borrowbridge is nestled between the larger towns of Appleby-in-Westmorland and Penrith.

The village is characterized by its picturesque countryside setting, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and the meandering River Eden that flows nearby. Borrowbridge is known for its tranquility and the natural beauty that surrounds it, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

The village itself is relatively small, with a population of around 200 residents. It features a few traditional stone-built houses, a local pub, and a village hall that serves as a hub for community activities. The village retains a charming, traditional character and offers a glimpse into rural English life.

Borrowbridge also benefits from its proximity to a range of attractions and amenities. The nearby market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland offers a wider range of services, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

Overall, Borrowbridge is a quaint and idyllic village that offers a peaceful and rural lifestyle amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Eden Valley. With its close-knit community and access to nearby amenities, it provides an attractive setting for those looking to enjoy the serenity of the English countryside.

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Borrowbridge, Low Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.402959/-2.6022794 or Grid Reference NY6101. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

ATV tracks, Roundthwaite Common

The ridge north of Borrowdale.

Richard Webb

Casterfell Hill

Richard Webb

Frost, Roundthwaite

A track to or from Borrowdale.

Richard Webb

Dripping hawthorn

Drizzly days when the water runs off the track and drips from the trees are also ideal for greying out the background and showing the silhouette of a bare tree. Of several Hawthorns and Ash trees along the way, this one was the most aesthetically pleasing in its context, which is the bottom end of Barrowdale, a valley I've visited twice to look at the Beck, but haven't yet managed to paddle it. At this point it is some way below the path (which is a public bridleway at this point) and barely visible, but a lack of noise suggests nothing too serious in the way of rapids lie hidden down there.

Andy Waddington

M6 northbound

Dave Thompson

Matrix board - M6 northbound

Dave Thompson

Track on Jeffrey's Mount

An all terrain vehicle track running up the ridge. There is a view over Tebay and upper Lunedale with the M6 being all too obvious.

Richard Webb

M6, Lunedale

Viaduct over the Lune.

Richard Webb

Tracks on Jeffrey's Mount

View along the ridge towards Casterfell Hill.

Richard Webb

South side of Jeffrey's Mount

Looking into Borrowdale.

Richard Webb

South side of Jeffrey's Mount

View towards Casterfell Hill on the ridge north of Borrowdale.

Richard Webb

Temperature inversion in Lunedale

The fog has almost evaporated at this point but was still thick over Morecambe Bay and well to the south. The West Coast Main Line and M6 squeeze through the westernmost of the Yorkshire Dales, a narrow corridor between the Lake District National Park (foreground) and the Yorkshire Dales National Park over the river.

Richard Webb

M6 crossing the Lune

Viaduct at Tebay.

Richard Webb

Field beside the M6, Lunedale

Richard Webb

Powson Knott

Howgill Fells, Lunedale

Richard Webb

View west to Borrowdale

As seen from the M6

Eirian Evans

The final reach of Borrow Beck

The A685 bridge (from which this shot was taken) is the landmark for taking out of Borrow Beck, whether you've paddled from High Borrow Bridge by the A6 (involving a remarkably long shuttle by car for the length of the trip) or you've driven a kilometre up the valley and carried in to do just the final and most interesting 2½ kilometres (for which there is probably just about enough water seen here, unlike the upper section which definitely needs more rain). The (topographical) right bank is the right bank to egress, whether just here, or at Low Borrow Bridge just before the confluence with the River Lune. As always with a wooded valley, and especially after a stormy winter such as we have just had, watch out for fallen trees.

Andy Waddington