Public art & sculpture · North West England
Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold
In or near Catterlen.
Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
James Denham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Andy Goldsworthy's Arch Fold is a notable sheepfold located near Penrith, visible from the A6. It is accessible via a footpath and offers a unique blend of art and nature.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. The work reflects Goldsworthy's signature style, integrating natural materials with the landscape. It serves as an example of contemporary environmental art.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6846, -2.7734
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Penrith
- Postcode
- CA11 9NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 2.7 km
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10770355838 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold?
- Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 9NQ), in the parish of Penrith.
- What is Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold?
- Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 9NQ.
- Is Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold a protected site?
- Yes — Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold free to visit?
- Yes, Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold is free to enter.
- How do I get to Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 9NQ.