Watermills · North East England
Acorn Bank Mill
In or near Culgaith.
Acorn Bank Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Langwathby · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Acorn Bank Mill is a historic watermill in the Scottish Lowlands. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Langwathby, about 6.5 km away. Postcode area CA10.
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Official information
Acorn Bank Watermill is a restored working mill where visitors can see flour being ground. The mill is operated by volunteers and is open on weekends and bank holidays, coinciding with the opening of the Acorn Bank garden.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Acorn Bank Mill is a watermill located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Temple Sowerby, postcode CA10. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the River Eden and its tributaries, and lies within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.6489, -2.5991
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Temple Sowerby
- Postcode
- CA10 1SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Langwathby — 6.5 km
- Opening
- Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays when the Acorn Bank garden is open
- Official site
- www.acornbankwatermill.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w540392386 (ODbL)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Acorn Bank Mill?
- Acorn Bank Mill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1SP), in the parish of Temple Sowerby.
- What is Acorn Bank Mill?
- Acorn Bank Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Acorn Bank Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Langwathby, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 1SP.
- Is Acorn Bank Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Acorn Bank Mill is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Acorn Bank Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Acorn Bank Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Acorn Bank Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Langwathby, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1SP.