Public art & sculpture · North East England
Brough Pinfold
In or near Helbeck.
Brough Pinfold — a public art in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Mike Rayner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Warcop · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Brough Pinfold is a public art located in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Brough Pinfold is a historical site located near Kirkby Stephen, featuring traditional pinfold structures. Visitors can view these pinfolds, which are typically visible from the road and may require some walking on rough tracks.
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
Brough Pinfold is a public art installation located in North-East England. It serves as a historic reminder of traditional pinfolds, which were used for holding stray animals. The installation reflects the region's cultural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5235, -2.3198
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Brough
- Postcode
- CA17 4EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Warcop — 4.3 km
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10779196856 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Brough
Other places · 0.2 km
Verterae
Castles · 0.3 km
Brough Castle
Castles · 0.3 km
Bridge Over Swindle Beck To South Of Mill House
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Augill Castle
Hotels · 1.3 km
Helbeck
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
Augill Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Brough Sowerby
Other places · 1.6 km
Barnarm Scar
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Thorny Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Fox Tower
Castles · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge
Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Other places · North East England
Brough
Brough in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · North East England
Verterae
Verterae in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · North East England
Brough Castle
Brough Castle — castle in Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Bridge Over Swindle Beck To South Of Mill House
Bridge Over Swindle Beck To South Of Mill House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Augill Castle
Augill Castle — a hotel in england north east.
Where to eat & stay near Brough Pinfold
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Augill Castle
Augill Castle — a hotel in england north east.
📷 7Hotels · North West England
The Pennine Hotel
The Pennine Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
📷 7Hotels · North West England
Black Bull Hotel
Black Bull Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
📷 7B&Bs · North West England
Fletcher House
Fletcher House — a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Kirkby Stephen Hostel
Kirkby Stephen Hostel — a hostel in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Pennine View Park
Pennine View Park — a campsite in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Cafés · North West England
The White Hare Cafe
The White Hare Cafe — a café in england north west.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
1, Scattergate
1, Scattergate in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Cafés · North West England
The Cross Keys Temperance Inn
The Cross Keys Temperance Inn — a café in england north west.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kings Head Inn
Kings Head Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North East England
Crossing Points
Crossing Points — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North East England
Stockton Flyer
Stockton Flyer — Public artwork (installation).
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North East England
Temenos
Temenos — Public artwork (sculpture) by Anish Kapoor.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · North East England
Apollo Pavilion
Apollo Pavilion in England North East, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brough Pinfold?
- Brough Pinfold is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4EY), in the parish of Brough.
- What is Brough Pinfold?
- Brough Pinfold — a public art in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brough Pinfold?
- The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4EY.
- Is Brough Pinfold a protected site?
- Yes — Brough Pinfold is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Brough Pinfold free to visit?
- Yes, Brough Pinfold is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brough Pinfold?
- The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4EY.