Bowscar

Settlement in Cumberland Eden

England

Bowscar

River Pettril road bridge. A lot of surface debris has caught up in the fence across this normally placid river.
River Pettril road bridge. Credit: John Holmes

Bowscar is a small village located in the county of Cumberland, in northwest England. Situated about 5 miles southeast of the town of Penrith, Bowscar is nestled in the beautiful Eden Valley, surrounded by rolling countryside and picturesque views. The village is part of the larger civil parish of Penrith.

Bowscar is primarily a residential area, with a population of around 400 residents. The village is known for its tranquil and idyllic setting, providing a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The community is tight-knit, and residents often engage in activities together, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie.

The village itself consists of a scattering of houses, most of which are traditional stone cottages, showcasing the local architectural style. Bowscar also features a small church, St. John's Church, which serves as a hub for the local religious community.

The surrounding area offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking and cycling trails that wind through the breathtaking countryside. The nearby River Eden provides a tranquil spot for fishing enthusiasts, and there are several nature reserves in close proximity, attracting a diverse range of wildlife.

While Bowscar is a relatively quiet village, it benefits from its close proximity to Penrith, which offers a wider range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is well-connected by road, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors alike.

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River Pettril road bridge. A lot of surface debris has caught up in the fence across this normally placid river.
River Pettril road bridge.
A lot of surface debris has caught up in the fence across this normally placid river.
Mainline road bridge over the railway. It hardly looks big enough to take the trains but it does.
Mainline road bridge over the railway.
It hardly looks big enough to take the trains but it does.
West coast main line at Kitchenhill Duke of Gloucester South bound hauling steam special. Kitchenhill cottages in background
West coast main line at Kitchenhill
Duke of Gloucester South bound hauling steam special. Kitchenhill cottages in background
Ewe and lamb, Kitchen Hill A peaceful pastoral scene, if it were not from the noise of the M6 in the background.
Ewe and lamb, Kitchen Hill
A peaceful pastoral scene, if it were not from the noise of the M6 in the background.
Speed limits, West Coast Mainline Behind the new fencing, some speed limits on the Glasgow - London railway. Presumably still in miles per hour.
Speed limits, West Coast Mainline
Behind the new fencing, some speed limits on the Glasgow - London railway. Presumably still in miles per hour.
Pastures in the Petteril valley near Penrith The view from the railway bridge at Kitchenhill. Buildings at Holme Head can be seen though the trees.
Pastures in the Petteril valley near Penrith
The view from the railway bridge at Kitchenhill. Buildings at Holme Head can be seen though the trees.
The River Petteril Looking upstream from Kitchenhill Bridge.
The River Petteril
Looking upstream from Kitchenhill Bridge.
Pastures near Penrith Looking towards the nearby crossroads from Kitchenhill Bridge.
Pastures near Penrith
Looking towards the nearby crossroads from Kitchenhill Bridge.
Rainbow over the Petteril valley The house is called Heatherlea and stands on the edge of the grid-square near Holme Head. The high ground rises towards Wan Fell on the ridge that separates the Eden and Petteril valleys.
Rainbow over the Petteril valley
The house is called Heatherlea and stands on the edge of the grid-square near Holme Head. The high ground rises towards Wan Fell on the ridge that separates the Eden and Petteril valleys.
Pastures near Penrith The trees are on the road south of Plumpton Head and viewed from the road just east of Kitchenhill Bridge.
Pastures near Penrith
The trees are on the road south of Plumpton Head and viewed from the road just east of Kitchenhill Bridge.
Catterlen Bridge View from Kettleside Bridge with the River Petteril beside the tracks.
Catterlen Bridge
View from Kettleside Bridge with the River Petteril beside the tracks.
River Petteril View downstream from Kitchenhill Bridge.
River Petteril
View downstream from Kitchenhill Bridge.
Kitchenhill Bridge Downstream view from the banks of the River Petteril.
Kitchenhill Bridge
Downstream view from the banks of the River Petteril.
The West Coast Main Line from Kettleside Bridge Looking north to Catterlen bridge, which crosses both the railway and the River Petteril
The West Coast Main Line from Kettleside Bridge
Looking north to Catterlen bridge, which crosses both the railway and the River Petteril
Looking south from Kettleside Bridge The West Coast Main Line, about 4 km north of Penrith Station.
Looking south from Kettleside Bridge
The West Coast Main Line, about 4 km north of Penrith Station.
Long Ashes unmanned railway crossing A public footpath crosses the damp, flat valley of the River Petteril from Penrith to Catterlen. Two stone gateposts mark an old field boundary and beyond is an unmanned railway crossing leading uphill to Long Ashes. The railway is the West Coast Main Line.
Long Ashes unmanned railway crossing
A public footpath crosses the damp, flat valley of the River Petteril from Penrith to Catterlen. Two stone gateposts mark an old field boundary and beyond is an unmanned railway crossing leading uphill to Long Ashes. The railway is the West Coast Main Line.
Kitchenhill 3 cottages beside the West Coast Line
Kitchenhill
3 cottages beside the West Coast Line
Kitchenhill These 3 old cottages have a date of 1704 above one doorway.
Kitchenhill
These 3 old cottages have a date of 1704 above one doorway.
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Bowscar is located at Grid Ref: NY5134 (Lat: 54.701052, Lng: -2.758434)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

What 3 Words

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