Public art & sculpture · North West England
Melmerby Washfold
In or near Gamblesby.
Melmerby Washfold — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Joy Davies — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Langwathby · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Melmerby Washfold 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
Melmerby Washfold is a traditional sheepfold located near Penrith, visible from a nearby road. Visitors can see a unique stone carved by artist Andy Goldsworthy, set in the river, and access the site involves crossing a small footbridge.
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
Melmerby Washfold is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its unique design and integration with the surrounding landscape. The installation reflects contemporary artistic practices and engages with the local environment.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7291, -2.6008
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Melmerby
- Postcode
- CA10 1HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Langwathby — 5.6 km
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10779259176 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Melmerby Washfold?
- Melmerby Washfold is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1HE), in the parish of Melmerby.
- What is Melmerby Washfold?
- Melmerby Washfold — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Melmerby Washfold?
- The nearest railway station is Langwathby, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 1HE.
- Is Melmerby Washfold a protected site?
- Yes — Melmerby Washfold is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Melmerby Washfold free to visit?
- Yes, Melmerby Washfold is free to enter.
- How do I get to Melmerby Washfold?
- The nearest railway station is Langwathby, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1HE.