Sunbiggin

Settlement in Westmorland Eden

England

Sunbiggin

Trig pillar on Knott 412m Credit: John Ferguson

Sunbiggin, Westmorland, is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. Nestled in the picturesque Eden Valley, Sunbiggin is situated about 7 miles northeast of the market town of Kirkby Stephen.

The village is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling green hills, meandering rivers, and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby Sunbiggin Tarn, a small tarn or mountain lake, is a delightful spot for nature lovers and provides a peaceful setting for picnics and birdwatching.

Sunbiggin is a close-knit community with a population of around 100 residents. The village is characterized by its traditional stone-built cottages and charming gardens, which add to its idyllic rural charm. The local economy is largely dependent on agriculture and tourism, with some residents also commuting to nearby towns for work.

The village has limited amenities, with a small church, a village hall, and a few local businesses. For shopping and other services, residents typically rely on nearby towns. However, Sunbiggin's tranquility and close proximity to nature make it an attractive place for those seeking a quieter, more rural lifestyle.

Overall, Sunbiggin, Westmorland, offers a peaceful and scenic retreat for residents and visitors alike, with its stunning surroundings and community spirit adding to its appeal.

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Sunbiggin Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.471791/-2.5273882 or Grid Reference NY6508. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trig pillar on Knott 412m

John Ferguson

Triangulation pillar, Powson Knott

The Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Powson Knott. The flush bracket benchmark number 10674 on the west north west face of the pillar marks a height of 412.699m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last levelled in 1961 (photograph NY6409 : Flush Bracket benchmark, Powson Knott).

Adrian Taylor

Flush Bracket benchmark, Powson Knott

Detail of the flush bracket benchmark on the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Powson Knott. The flush bracket, benchmark number 10674, is on the west north west face of the pillar and marks a height of 412.699m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last levelled in 1961 (location photograph NY6409 : Triangulation pillar, Powson Knott).

Adrian Taylor

Wind blown hawthorns

Growing through outcropping limestone, these isolated hawthorn trees near the summit of Powson Knott leave no doubt about the direction of the prevailing south-west wind. Most of the extensive limestone pavement on Beacon Hill in the background has been destroyed; stripped to be sold commercially as ornamental stone.

Adrian Taylor

Sheep near Scarside

Mule sheep near Scarside.

Adrian Taylor

Glacial erratic, Knott

This rounded boulder of Shap granite rests upon the carboniferous limestone of Knott.

Adrian Taylor

Gamelands Stone Circle

The north east arc of the circle with the slopes of Knott on the skyline.

Kevin Waterhouse

Powson Knott Trig Point Flush Bracket 10674

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Stone structure

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Solitary tree viewed from Powson Knott

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Limestone pavement near Powson Knott

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Castle Folds

"‌Stone-built remains of a Romano-British enclosed settlement containing hut circles, reused as a Medieval shieling." ‘Heritage Gateway - Results’. 2012. Heritagegateway.org.uk <Link

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