Lake District - Towns and Villages Ireby
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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Ireby
Description: Ireby, situated north of Bassenthwaite, was an
important market village having received its charter in the 13th century. This tiny village is
made up of a string of houses along the main road, a Post Office, and the Black Lion pub and the
Sun pub.
The market cross is a reminder of Ireby’s past glory and still stands opposite
the Black Lion Hotel. Over Water is the smallest and the northern most water in the Lake
District, and is located a short distance from the village.
There is a wide selection of
accommodation available in the village, the Black Lion Hotel and the guest houses are the most
popular.
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