Things to do nearby The Old Post Office

The Ratty Railway, Eskdale, Lake Distict

Within walking distance of The Old Post Office you can conquer Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain or see Wastwater, England's deepest lake. As well as hundreds of riverside, valley and mountain walks and climbs, a trip to Eskdale would not be complete without a ride on Ravenglass & Eskdale Miniature Railway known as L'aal Ratty. The Green station is only ten minutes down the road and allows you to travel car free through the valley. Muncaster Castle, with its azaleas, rhododendrons and Owl Sanctuary is a brilliant for rainy days (and not so rainy days) with over 40 different types of owl in its sanctuary and glorious wild gardens. There is plenty of Roman heritage in the area with the fort at Hardknott and the Bath House in Ravenglass.

Keen golfers will be thrilled by the Eskdale Gold Course, 18 holes of challenging golf set in the majestic Eskdale Valley over a secluded parkland course. You can also fish here in the fully stocked pools. Ravenglass is easily accessed using L'aal Ratty. This pretty fishing village is where the fells meet the sea and often has amazing sunsets that have to bee seen to be believed.

Stanley Ghyll waterfall is a 60 foot high waterfall (also known as a Force) which is falls in a dramatic deep and narrow gorge. Rhododendrons grow on the high rock ledges to give an oriental feel to the area.You can walk up to Stanley Ghyll via the Dalegarth Station carpark or the National Trust carpark and it is possible to walk to the top of the gorge and look down (with care!) over 150 feet of breath taking scenery.

Eskdale is blessed with many fine old pubs full of character. The nearest is the Bower House Inn and you can see the full selection here - Pubs in Eskdale.

Muncaster Castle

Visit our Eskdale information page for details of more things to do in the valley

Most of the Lake District's non mountainous visitor attractions are within an hours drive including:

Boating on Derwentwater, Coniston and Windermere
Windermere, with its Steamboat Museum, marina, water skiing and sailing
Horse riding and pony trekking
Dozens of historical houses and castles open to the public
Wordsworth's birthplace and his homes, Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount
Brantwood, home to John Ruskin
Cumbria's coast with sandy beaches
Theatre by the Lake at Keswick
Shopping at Ambleside and Kendal
Steamboat Gondola on Coniston
Stott Park Bobbin Mill Museum
South Lakeland Wild Animal Park

Eskdale also offers convenient access to fine Cumbrian golf courses:

Eskdale Golf Club (10 mins drive from Eskdale Village)
Cockermouth Golf Club (45 minutes from Eskdale)
St. Bees Golf Course (30 minutes from Eskdale)
Seascale Golf Course (15 minutes from Eskdale)

Eskdale Events

Eskdale Art Exhibition - Whit Bank Holiday weekend at Eskdale Green Primary School
Boot Beer Festival - held in June
Eskdale Fete, August Bank Holiday at the Outward Bound Centre, Eskdale Green
Eskdale Show - last Saturday in September by the George IV Pub - See our review of the Lake District shows.