Lyneholmeford

Settlement in Cumberland Carlisle

England

Lyneholmeford

The B6318 nearing Roadhead
The B6318 nearing Roadhead Credit: David Purchase

Lyneholmeford is a small village located in the historical county of Cumberland, in the northwest region of England. Nestled within the picturesque countryside, this quaint village is home to a population of around 500 residents.

Situated along the banks of the River Caldew, Lyneholmeford boasts stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills and lush green fields surrounding the village. The river itself provides a serene backdrop and offers recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating.

The heart of Lyneholmeford is its village center, which features a charming collection of stone-built cottages and traditional buildings. The village maintains a close-knit community feel, with a local pub, village hall, and a small convenience store catering to the everyday needs of its residents.

Historically, Lyneholmeford was known for its agricultural heritage, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy. While the village has embraced modernization, it still retains its rural character and continues to be an attractive destination for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle.

Surrounding Lyneholmeford are several walking trails and nature reserves, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. Additionally, the nearby market town of Carlisle is within easy reach, providing a wider range of amenities, shopping centers, and cultural attractions.

In summary, Lyneholmeford offers a tranquil and idyllic setting, where residents can enjoy the beauty of the countryside while being within close proximity to essential services and larger towns.

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Lyneholmeford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.043911/-2.7582183 or Grid Reference NY5172. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The B6318 nearing Roadhead
The B6318 nearing Roadhead
Fields at North Greenhill
Fields at North Greenhill
The B6318 for Kirkcambeck Taken from near North Greenhill Farm.
The B6318 for Kirkcambeck
Taken from near North Greenhill Farm.
Lyneholmeford village Seen from the north.
Lyneholmeford village
Seen from the north.
The B6318 nearing Roadhead
The B6318 nearing Roadhead
The lane to Bewcastle
The lane to Bewcastle
Selbystown Farm
Selbystown Farm
Roweltown: the post office The post office, and also local delivery office, is located in the farm barnyard of Gibshill. It must be one of the most rural post offices in the country.
Roweltown: the post office
The post office, and also local delivery office, is located in the farm barnyard of Gibshill. It must be one of the most rural post offices in the country.
Roweltown: postbox № CA6 427 This small postbox stands outside the driveway to the farm Gibshill, in whose barnyard will be found <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3287621">NY4971 : Roweltown: the post office</a>.
Roweltown: postbox № CA6 427
This small postbox stands outside the driveway to the farm Gibshill, in whose barnyard will be found NY4971 : Roweltown: the post office.
Driveway to Gibshill Farm A post box stands by the road, on the way up to the  Roweltown Post Office. In view of the number of small branch post office closures, it is lucky indeed that this remote corner of Cumbria retains such a facility. Only open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Driveway to Gibshill Farm
A post box stands by the road, on the way up to the Roweltown Post Office. In view of the number of small branch post office closures, it is lucky indeed that this remote corner of Cumbria retains such a facility. Only open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Fields near Pattie's Hill Farm
Fields near Pattie's Hill Farm
Farm at Stapleton
Farm at Stapleton
Stapleton and Solport Community Play Area Supported by community groups, local businesses and lottery funding. It is surprising for find a facility like this in such a thinly populated area of scattered houses.
Stapleton and Solport Community Play Area
Supported by community groups, local businesses and lottery funding. It is surprising for find a facility like this in such a thinly populated area of scattered houses.
The Drove Inn, Roweltown The Drove Inn is one of a number of small pubs in the thinly populated country to the north-east of Carlisle which somewhat surprisingly has not succumbed to the fate of so many country pubs.
The Drove Inn, Roweltown
The Drove Inn is one of a number of small pubs in the thinly populated country to the north-east of Carlisle which somewhat surprisingly has not succumbed to the fate of so many country pubs.
Cleared woodland near Whitegate Cottage This old patch of woodland is being replanted - see the Tuley tubes protecting saplings in the middle distance.
Cleared woodland near Whitegate Cottage
This old patch of woodland is being replanted - see the Tuley tubes protecting saplings in the middle distance.
Field and fence near Longrigg
Field and fence near Longrigg
Country road near Longrigg Straight country roads are characteristic of much of northern Cumbria.
Country road near Longrigg
Straight country roads are characteristic of much of northern Cumbria.
Field and pine tree near Longrigg
Field and pine tree near Longrigg
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Lyneholmeford is located at Grid Ref: NY5172 (Lat: 55.043911, Lng: -2.7582183)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Carlisle

Police Authority: Cumbria

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