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Gorges · North West England

Eskdale

In or near Boot.

Eskdale — a gorge in england north west.

Low Birker Tarn - geograph.org.uk - 7732608

David Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Dalegarth · 2.1 km

About

A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.

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Place summary

Eskdale is a gorge located in North-West England. It features dramatic cliffs and a rich landscape, attracting visitors for its natural beauty. The area is known for walking trails and offers opportunities for outdoor activities. The scenic views and geological formations make it a notable site in the region.

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Coordinates
54.3833, -3.2500
District
Cumberland
Parish
Eskdale
Postcode
CA19 1TJ
Parliamentary constituency
Barrow and Furness
Nearest railway station
Dalegarth2.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Roofless hut above Low Birker Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7732609📷 5

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Ewe and lamb on Hartley Crag - geograph.org.uk - 5882859📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Gate Crag

Gate Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 283 m.

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Penny Hill Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3395040📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Oak How

Oak How — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 137 m.

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St. Catherine’s Well - geograph.org.uk - 8149812📷 3

Archaeological sites · North West England

St Catherine's Well

St Catherine's Well — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Camp on Long Crag - geograph.org.uk - 4395965📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Crook Crag

Crook Crag — a hill or mountain in england north west.

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Camp on Long Crag - geograph.org.uk - 4395965📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Crook Crag

Crook Crag — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 469 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Eskdale

Places to stay

The YHA at Eskdale - geograph.org.uk - 3793519📷 5

Hostels · North West England

YHA Eskdale

YHA Eskdale — a hostel in england north west.

Freeyha.org.uk
Boot village - geograph.org.uk - 3587074📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Eskdale Campsite

Eskdale Campsite — a campsite in england north west.

nationaltrust.org.uk
'River Irt' - geograph.org.uk - 7538079📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Fisherground Campsite

Fisherground Campsite — a campsite in england north west.

Freefishergroundcampsite.co.uk
Tarn Beck - geograph.org.uk - 3511056📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Turner Hall Farm Campsite

Turner Hall Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north west.

Slapestones, Eskdale Green, Cumbria - geograph.org.uk - 3522125📷 5

Campsites · North West England

The Barn Campsite

The Barn Campsite — a campsite in england north west.

Wast Water Youth Hostel - geograph.org.uk - 3309639📷 5

Hostels · North West England

YHA Wasdale Hall

YHA Wasdale Hall — a hostel in england north west.

yha.org.uk

Places to eat & drink

Blacksmith's Arms - geograph.org.uk - 8103217📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Blacksmiths Arms

Blacksmiths Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.

St Luke's Church, Torver - geograph.org.uk - 2322403📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Church House Public House

Church House Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Brantwood - geograph.org.uk - 2526670📷 5

Restaurants · North West England

The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant

The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant — a restaurant in england north west. Cuisine: sandwich;lunch.

Freebrantwood.org.uk
The Sociable Cat - geograph.org.uk - 3475956📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Sun Cottage Sun Inn Public House

Sun Cottage Sun Inn Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Fields north of Grasmere - geograph.org.uk - 3350755📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Travellers Rest

The Travellers Rest in England North West, United Kingdom.

Freelakedistrictinns.co.uk
Bridges in Borrowdale - geograph.org.uk - 6184993📷 7

Cafés · North West England

Grange Bridge Cottage

Grange Bridge Cottage — a café in england north east.

grangebridgecottage.com

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Skelwith Bridge to Slater Bridge (29) - geograph.org.uk - 6209239📷 5

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Little Langdale

Little Langdale — a gorge in england north west.

Barn south of Moor Rigg - geograph.org.uk - 5799108📷 5

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Grisdale

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Hillside below Robinson's Place Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3457439📷 5

Gorges · North West England

Great Langdale

Great Langdale — a gorge in england north west.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Eskdale?
Eskdale is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA19 1TJ), in the parish of Eskdale.
What is Eskdale?
Eskdale — a gorge in england north west.
How do I get to Eskdale?
The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA19 1TJ.
How do I get to Eskdale?
The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA19 1TJ.