Asby

Civil Parish in Westmorland Eden

England

Asby

Asby is a civil parish located in the county of Westmorland, in the North West region of England. It is situated in the Eden District, within the picturesque landscape of the Lake District National Park. Asby is a small, rural community with a population of around 200 residents.

The parish is predominantly characterized by its beautiful countryside, rolling hills, and open farmland. It is surrounded by several other parishes, including Great Asby, Orton, Crosby Ravensworth, and Appleby-in-Westmorland.

The village of Asby itself is a charming settlement, with a scattering of traditional stone houses and buildings. St. Peter's Church, a Grade II listed building, is a notable landmark in the area. The church dates back to the 12th century and has a rich history.

Asby is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, as it offers numerous opportunities for walking, hiking, and cycling. The nearby Orton Scar and Sunbiggin Tarn are particularly popular among nature lovers.

The village has limited amenities, with a small primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. However, the larger town of Appleby-in-Westmorland is just a short drive away and provides a wider range of facilities including shops, supermarkets, and healthcare services.

Overall, Asby is a peaceful and idyllic rural parish, known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. It is a perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat or a base to explore the surrounding countryside.

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Asby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.497197/-2.494745 or Grid Reference NY6811. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dale Beck Ford

This ford is found on Dale Beck above Great Asby.

John Walton

Dry-stone wall and copse of trees above Asby Gill

About a mile and a half south of Great Asby on the footpath to Little Asby.

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Well, Gt Asby.

This is not really a well - it's a rising for waters which fall on the surrounding limestone hills. There is a direct dye-traced link with the water found in the far reaches of Pate Hole, a cave 1.5km to the south. Only in very wet weather does water flow out of Pate Hole and down the usually dry valley which leads to this well. It is rumoured never to have run dry.

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Asby Beck

Seen here in normal water levels. The water is flowing underground, rising at a spring near the Primary School.

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Roman Bridge

It's known as "Roman Bridge" but is probably a Victorian structure. Completely superfluous now, as the old ford adjacent has been replaced with a modern bridge.

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Andrew Scar

A small limestone escarpment situated at Sayle Bottom.

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Three Greyhounds

The models are painted sandstone carvings, and the middle one at least is a replacement following theft.

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Track to Fields

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Gt Asby Church

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Gt Asby Primary School

The school celebrated its 300th birthday in 1988. It was a comprehensive, in that it educated all the children of the area up to the age of 14. Boys were accommodated on one side, girls the other. Remnants of this division can be seen round the back. Now there is a division between infants and juniors. Pupil numbers in recent years have averaged around 30. Being fairly remote, with the nearest large school at Appleby, closure has been staved off.

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