The Eden Valley
One of Cumbria's hidden treasures
The beauty of the English Lakes and the rugged, wild landscapes of the Pennines are the most obvious natural attractions to be enjoyed within easy driving distance of The House at Temple Sowerby.
There is a wealth of things to do and numerous places to visit. The area offers lakes, mountains, villages, cycle routes, water sports, museums, specialist shops, great drives, walks, educational and cultural visits too.

ACORN BANK
Distance from The House 3/4 mile
Directions from The House:
Acorn Bank can be accessed either by road or via pleasant walk across fields. Turn left out of the House and then right at the Pub. At the end of this lane turn left and Acorn Bank is 250 metres on the right.

EDEN BENCHMARK
Distance from The House 1/2 mile
Directions from The House:
From the north end of Temple Sowerby village follow the public footpath alongside the cricket ground, bear right diagonally across to the far corner of the field and then sharp right, over the stile, where the sculpture overlooks the River Eden.

WINDERWATH GARDENS
Distance from The House 2 miles
Directions from The House:
From the north end of Temple Sowerby village follow the public footpath alongside the cricket ground, bear right diagonally across to the far corner of the field and then sharp right, over the stile, where the sculpture overlooks the River Eden.

ROMAN MILESTONE

BROUGHAM CASTLE

COUNTESS PILLAR
Distance from The House 1/2 mile
Directions from The House:
Turn right out of the House and carry on, go through the gate at the no through road sign and the monument is on the left.
Distance from The House 5 miles
Directions from The House:
Turn left out of The House and join the A66 to Penrith. Brougham is on the left before Penrith.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/brougham-castle/
Distance from The House 5 miles
Directions from The House:
Turn left out of The House and join the A66 to Penrith. Brougham is on the left before Penrith.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/countess-pillar-brougham/