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Torver

Settlement in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Torver

Torver Goods Yard The old railway goods yard at Torver is now used by a local builder for storage. The stone built goods shed contained a loading platform upon which was mounted a 1 ton hand operated crane manufactured by R. Kitchen ironfounders in Warrington. The crane has subsequently been relocated to the rear of The Wilson’s Arms. The goods shed was used as a hay barn after the railway closed but lost its roof in a fire and stood derelict for a number of years before being repaired, altered and re-roofed and brought back into use.
Torver Goods Yard Credit: Adrian Taylor

Torver is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, in the northwest of England. It lies within the Lake District National Park, near Coniston Water, one of the largest lakes in the region. The village is situated about 6 miles east of Coniston town and approximately 20 miles north of Barrow-in-Furness.

With its picturesque surroundings, Torver attracts both tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by stunning landscapes, including rolling hills, lush green meadows, and dense woodlands. It offers a perfect base for exploring the Lake District, with numerous walking and cycling trails nearby. The famous Old Man of Coniston, a popular hiking destination, is just a few miles away.

Torver itself is a quiet and peaceful village, known for its charming character and traditional stone-built cottages. It has a small community, with a population of around 300 residents. The village features a local pub, The Church House Inn, which dates back to the 13th century and offers a warm welcome to visitors. Additionally, there is a village hall that hosts various community events throughout the year.

For those seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of nature, Torver provides a serene and idyllic setting. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscapes, explore the nearby lakes and mountains, or simply relax and unwind in this delightful corner of Lancashire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.337727/-3.10386 or Grid Reference SD2894. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Torver Goods Yard The old railway goods yard at Torver is now used by a local builder for storage. The stone built goods shed contained a loading platform upon which was mounted a 1 ton hand operated crane manufactured by R. Kitchen ironfounders in Warrington. The crane has subsequently been relocated to the rear of The Wilson’s Arms. The goods shed was used as a hay barn after the railway closed but lost its roof in a fire and stood derelict for a number of years before being repaired, altered and re-roofed and brought back into use.
Torver Goods Yard
The old railway goods yard at Torver is now used by a local builder for storage. The stone built goods shed contained a loading platform upon which was mounted a 1 ton hand operated crane manufactured by R. Kitchen ironfounders in Warrington. The crane has subsequently been relocated to the rear of The Wilson’s Arms. The goods shed was used as a hay barn after the railway closed but lost its roof in a fire and stood derelict for a number of years before being repaired, altered and re-roofed and brought back into use.
The Cumbria Way near Mere Beck The Cumbria Way long distance path climbs away from the ford across Mere Beck over some rocky ground (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6938191">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Torver Low Common</a>).
The Cumbria Way near Mere Beck
The Cumbria Way long distance path climbs away from the ford across Mere Beck over some rocky ground (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way, Torver Low Common).
Ford across Mere Beck A public footpath crosses Mere Beck by a stony ford between Tottle Bank and Anne Riggs on Torver Low Common. It is the route of The Cumbria Way, a long distance trail from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6931224">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Mere Beck</a>).
Ford across Mere Beck
A public footpath crosses Mere Beck by a stony ford between Tottle Bank and Anne Riggs on Torver Low Common. It is the route of The Cumbria Way, a long distance trail from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Mere Beck).
The Cumbria Way near Mere Beck The Cumbria Way follows a well-defined path across Torver Low Common, diverging right approaching Mere Beck (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6931244">SD2892 : Ford across Mere Beck</a>).
The Cumbria Way near Mere Beck
The Cumbria Way follows a well-defined path across Torver Low Common, diverging right approaching Mere Beck (next photograph SD2892 : Ford across Mere Beck).
Torver The road here passing in front of the cottages and The Wilson Arms was originally the A593 road until it was realigned between a point near Torver Station and Dalton Road Gates level crossing, taking advantage of the alignment of the former railway.
Torver
The road here passing in front of the cottages and The Wilson Arms was originally the A593 road until it was realigned between a point near Torver Station and Dalton Road Gates level crossing, taking advantage of the alignment of the former railway.
Ford on Torver Low Common This small ford crosses a tributary of Mere Beck on Torver Low Common. Although not on the public bridleway, this path is a shortcut that has become an alternative route normally taken by walkers following The Cumbria Way long distance path (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6931254">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Mere Beck</a>). The bridleway and the official route of The Cumbria Way cross the same beck by the original ford 20m (21 yards) to the north east.
Ford on Torver Low Common
This small ford crosses a tributary of Mere Beck on Torver Low Common. Although not on the public bridleway, this path is a shortcut that has become an alternative route normally taken by walkers following The Cumbria Way long distance path (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Mere Beck). The bridleway and the official route of The Cumbria Way cross the same beck by the original ford 20m (21 yards) to the north east.
Ford on Throng Moss Beck The path from Mere Beck on Torver Low Common to Delicars crosses Throng Moss Beck by a small ford below the slopes of Anne Riggs. This is the route of The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path between Ulverston and Carlisle (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939323">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Anne Riggs</a>). There is little water in the ford after a prolonged period of dry weather.
Ford on Throng Moss Beck
The path from Mere Beck on Torver Low Common to Delicars crosses Throng Moss Beck by a small ford below the slopes of Anne Riggs. This is the route of The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path between Ulverston and Carlisle (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Anne Riggs). There is little water in the ford after a prolonged period of dry weather.
The Cumbria Way, Torver Low Common The Cumbria Way follows a well-defined path on Torver Low Common (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6938183">SD2892 : Ford on Throng Moss Beck</a>). The small fell in the background is Anne Riggs.
The Cumbria Way, Torver Low Common
The Cumbria Way follows a well-defined path on Torver Low Common (next photograph SD2892 : Ford on Throng Moss Beck). The small fell in the background is Anne Riggs.
The Cumbria Way on Torver Low Common The Cumbria Way long distance path on Torver Low Common. The official route follows a bridleway straight ahead at this path junction, but a shortcut to the left leaving the bridleway has become a well-worn alternative route taken by the majority of walkers (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6937477">SD2892 : Ford on Torver Low Common</a>).
The Cumbria Way on Torver Low Common
The Cumbria Way long distance path on Torver Low Common. The official route follows a bridleway straight ahead at this path junction, but a shortcut to the left leaving the bridleway has become a well-worn alternative route taken by the majority of walkers (next photograph SD2892 : Ford on Torver Low Common).
Public footpath beside Torver Beck The footpath is the route of The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6957799">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Torver Beck</a>).
Public footpath beside Torver Beck
The footpath is the route of The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way near Torver Beck).
Footbridge over Torver Beck The bridge takes a public footpath across Torver Beck which drains Goat’s Water and the Coniston Fells and is one of the three main feeders of Coniston Water. The Cumbria Way long distance path crosses the bridge (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939286">SD2892 : Public footpath beside Torver Beck</a>).
Footbridge over Torver Beck
The bridge takes a public footpath across Torver Beck which drains Goat’s Water and the Coniston Fells and is one of the three main feeders of Coniston Water. The Cumbria Way long distance path crosses the bridge (next photograph SD2892 : Public footpath beside Torver Beck).
Footpath near Torver Beck The Cumbria Way long distance path follows a public footpath off Torver Low Common on the approach to Torver Beck. Northbound walkers following the route of The Cumbria Way keep right at this path junction (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939295">SD2892 : Footbridge over Torver Beck</a>).
Footpath near Torver Beck
The Cumbria Way long distance path follows a public footpath off Torver Low Common on the approach to Torver Beck. Northbound walkers following the route of The Cumbria Way keep right at this path junction (next photograph SD2892 : Footbridge over Torver Beck).
The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs The Cumbria Way descends the valley of Mere Beck beside power lines, following a public footpath on the slopes of Anne Riggs (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939302">SD2892 : Footpath near Torver Beck</a>).
The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs
The Cumbria Way descends the valley of Mere Beck beside power lines, following a public footpath on the slopes of Anne Riggs (next photograph SD2892 : Footpath near Torver Beck).
The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs The Cumbria Way descends the valley of Mere Beck, following a public footpath across the slopes of Anne Riggs (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939311">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs</a>).
The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs
The Cumbria Way descends the valley of Mere Beck, following a public footpath across the slopes of Anne Riggs (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs).
The Cumbria Way near Anne Riggs The Cumbria Way long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle on Torver Low Common near Anne Riggs (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6939316">SD2892 : The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs</a>).
The Cumbria Way near Anne Riggs
The Cumbria Way long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle on Torver Low Common near Anne Riggs (next photograph SD2892 : The Cumbria Way below Anne Riggs).
The Cumbria Way near Torver Beck The Cumbria Way follows a field boundary wall on the approach to the road at Delicars (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6961731">SD2892 : Footpath gate near Delicars</a>).
The Cumbria Way near Torver Beck
The Cumbria Way follows a field boundary wall on the approach to the road at Delicars (next photograph SD2892 : Footpath gate near Delicars).
Torver Beck Torver Beck drains Goat’s Water and the Coniston Fells and is one of the three main feeders of Coniston Water. These modest waterfalls are beside The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle.
Torver Beck
Torver Beck drains Goat’s Water and the Coniston Fells and is one of the three main feeders of Coniston Water. These modest waterfalls are beside The Cumbria Way, a 74 mile long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle.
The Cumbria Way, Delicars A public footpath from Torver Low Common climbs to join the A5084 road at Delicars, it is the route of The Cumbria Way long distance trail from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6965796">SD2892 : A5084 road and car park, Delicars</a>).
The Cumbria Way, Delicars
A public footpath from Torver Low Common climbs to join the A5084 road at Delicars, it is the route of The Cumbria Way long distance trail from Ulverston to Carlisle (next photograph SD2892 : A5084 road and car park, Delicars).
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Torver is located at Grid Ref: SD2894 (Lat: 54.337727, Lng: -3.10386)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Church House Inn (S bound)
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Covered: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 090079671193
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Public Transport: platform
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Church House Inn (N bound)
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Check Date Shelter: 2022-07-19
Naptan AtcoCode: 090079673510
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Church House Inn (N bound)
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Church House Inn
Naptan NaptanCode: cumdmgma
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Naptan Verified: yes
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 10:15
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: LA21 28
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
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Waste Basket
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Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Stile: stepover
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 54.3406923/-3.1033194
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Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 54.3379179/-3.1028548
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Brigg House
Addr City: Torver, Coniston
Addr Postcode: LA21 8AY
Phone: +44 15395 38180
Tourism: guest_house
Website: https://www.lakeland-cottage-company.co.uk/lake-district-cottage/brigg_house/
Lat/Long: 54.3411856/-3.0994924
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 54.3404073/-3.0979864
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Under Crag
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.3376335/-3.1112644
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Torver
Place: village
Lat/Long: 54.3371049/-3.1034415
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.337698/-3.1048451
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: east
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 15
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3377988/-3.0963206
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Barrier: stile
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Torver
Abandoned Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q7827466
Wikipedia: en:Torver railway station
Lat/Long: 54.3381176/-3.1021437
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Torver Deli
Addr City: Torver
Addr Postcode: LA21 8BB
Shop: deli
Lat/Long: 54.3380725/-3.1034422
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Booth: K6
Colour: red
Covered: booth
Description: fish tank in old red phone box outside Torver Deli
Man Made: telephone_box
Tourism: aquarium
Lat/Long: 54.3380373/-3.1033209
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3366736/-3.1107112
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3374423/-3.1100893
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3414269/-3.1018726
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 54.3411006/-3.101417
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Man Made: mounting_block
Lat/Long: 54.3409398/-3.1014103
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3402665/-3.1024832
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Power: pole
Transformer: yes
Lat/Long: 54.3398732/-3.100784
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.338237/-3.1016023
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Man Made: planter
Lat/Long: 54.3377896/-3.1028052
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Waste Basket
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Man Made: planter
Lat/Long: 54.3379285/-3.1026193
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Man Made: street_cabinet
Lat/Long: 54.3382857/-3.1024072
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Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 54.3389855/-3.1017593
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Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.3389453/-3.1020659
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 54.339939/-3.1031772
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Vending Machine
Note: Donation box built into the wall of the village hall, doesn’t issue tickets
Payment Cash: yes
Vending: parking_tickets
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Advertising: board
Lit: no
Support: wall_mounted
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Board Type: tourism
Information: board
Tourism: information
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Cafe
Undercrag Cafe
Addr City: Torver
Addr Postcode: LA21 8BS
Cuisine: cake;tea;coffee
Diet Vegan: yes
Diet Vegetarian: yes
Dogs: yes
Fhrs Id: 1380491
Opening Hours: Th-Su 10:30-16:00
Lat/Long: 54.3380519/-3.1111497
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Undercrag Studio
Addr City: Torver
Addr Postcode: LA21 8BS
Shop: art
Lat/Long: 54.3380387/-3.1110998
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Bicycle Parking
Capacity: 3
Covered: yes
Url: https://www.cyclestreets.net/location/193876/
Lat/Long: 54.3380869/-3.1030304
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 54.339583/-3.1081282
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Bench
Note: horse shoe shaped bench. no back. inscribed with places on the old railway line
Lat/Long: 54.3400401/-3.0985236
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3393764/-3.1043657
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