Penny Hill Farm, Eskdale, Cumbria
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick
N 54° 23.738 W 003° 14.979
30U E 483791 N 6027570
Penny Hill Farm is still a working farm at the head of the Eskdale valley. Once owned by Beatrix Potter who bought it for the National Trust. Not a typical National Trust venue for public to wander round.
Waymark Code: WMB467
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/03/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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There is a a holiday cottage for hire at the farm, which is an upland farm mainly stocking rough fell sheep. Being an ex Potter farm there will no doubt be a clause stipulating Herdwick sheep be kept. Penny Hill Farm is a popular waypoint on many walks.

Links
Walking With Beatrix Potter book review - Visit Link
Streetmap - Visit Link

The address of property, including Postcode.:
Penny Hill Farm Boot, Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TH

The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
Free access along public footpaths. NB path no longer goes through the farmyard.

References:
Eskdale local Bed and Breakfast Accommodation - Visit Link
Walks in Eskdale - Visit Link
Holiday cottage information - Visit Link
Geograph picture - Visit Link


National Trust member: no

Web page: Not listed

Parking place (optional): Not Listed
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