Lake District - Towns and Villages Askham
There's
plenty of towns and villages dotted all over the Lake District,
all are well within driving distance of each other, offering splendid
scenery and views of lakeland fells, mountains, lakes, rivers and
tarns. Many of which have excellent accommodation available wether
you are an avid walker/hiker or just here to see the beautiful scenerey,
for mountain bikers many of them offer safe storage for your bikes.
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Askham
Description: Askham, 3 miles east of Pooley Bridge in the
Lowther Valley, is the perfect place for visitors looking to take a break from modern life. The
small village has a row of 17th and 18th century houses, two lively pubs, a quiet village green,
a town hall, a church and close by, the ruins of a castle.
A short distance from the
village is Lowther Estate, which contains the ruins of Lowther Castle, the Earl of Lonsdale’s
former family home. Askham Hall was built in the 14th century and in the 16th century was
converted into an Elizabethan mansion. On the road to Lowther Castle you’ll find St Michael’s
Church, with parts of it dating back to the 13th century.
The churchyard contains the
Lowther Mausoleum which was built in 1857. The leisure centre, Lowther Park, is found in the
village and offers a number of activities for people of all ages.
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