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Duddon Valley

Perhaps one of the most beautifully isolated spots in the Lake District is the stunning Duddon Valley, where there is unrivalled walking on the fells, through thickets of forest and along the riverbanks. Park up and take to the multiple footpaths – stunning views are almost always guaranteed – or take to the river in a canoe. If you want, you can do some climbing or try your hand at scrambling.

The valley is sheep territory: successive generations of farmers have reared hardy Herdwicks that you can spot grazing on the fells. Keep an eye out for a soaring buzzard, or an endangered red squirrel – you might even catch a glimpse of a peregrine falcon. In the meadows, look out for orchids.

Most human existence takes place in the historic market town of Broughton-on-Furness, a few miles away. Here you’ll find a terrific butchers-cum-grocery, a family-run bakery/tearoom, a post office, a restaurant and a selection of pubs. In the valley proper, tiny Ulpha has a post office/village shop, while Seathwaite, near the end of the ancient Walna Scar road, has the wonderful 16th-century Newfield Inn, where a welcome as warm as the roaring fire awaits (along with some very tasty local dishes).

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Broughton-in-Furness
Dating back to the 11th century, Broughton-in-Furness is mostly Georgian in appearance but no less pleasant for it. It’s designed around a pretty cobbled square dominated by a spending horse chestnut tree, around which are gathered the town’s shops, pubs and houses. It’s the ideal spot to base yourself if you’re on a climbing or walking holiday in the western Lake District, especially if you plan on exploring the Duddon Valley and the quieter Lake District fells. Branwell Bronte, brother of Emily and Charlotte, lived here for a time; and the town has been praised in verse by William Wordsworth and Norman Nicholson, one of Britain’s finest 20th-century poets.

Millom
Sitting by the Duddon River Estuary with Black Combe Fell on its doorstep, the former fishing village of Millom has a varied history with a rich industrial heritage, founded on iron-ore mining and steel making in the 19th century. It was amongst the largest industrial sites of its type in the world. With the mining boom the market square was transformed into a showplace for Victorian architecture. The town hall, and other buildings still serve residents. There is also an inn dating from 1745. At the Tourist Information Centre is the Folk Museum, with displays on 20th century Millom poet and resident, Norman Nicholson, who spent his life in the town. Next to the church are the ruins of the 14th century moated, Millom Castle.

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Buses to and through Broughton

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Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6JF

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

broughtontic@btconnect.com

Cumbria

Buses to and through Broughton:
X7 Barrow - Broughton - Millom - Haverigg.

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Longlands Holiday Park

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Longlands Holiday Park, Kirkby Croglin, Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7XZ

longlands@holker.co.uk

Kirkby-in-Furness

Set in a quiet corner of Western Cumbria, and with panoramic views over Duddon Sands, South Lakeland and beyond; Longlands is a private holiday park offering its residents a luxurious oasis of calm.

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Canoeing on Coniston Water

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Path To Adventure, Keepers Cottage, Ashlack, Grizebeck, Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7XN

Telephone
01229889183

info@pathtoadventure.co.uk

Grizebeck, Kirkby-in-Furness

Join like-minded people on a guided canoe journey of Coniston Water. Using our local knowledge, we will show you hidden coves, remote islands & jetties to jump off, making this one to remember.

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Swinside Stone Circle

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Duddon Bridge, Nr Broughton in Furness, Millom, Cumbria

website@cumbriatourism.org

Millom

Originally know as Sunkenkirk, consists of 50 stones at the foot of Black Combe. Access is via a long farm track from a minor road branching off the A595. Well worth the walk!

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Youth Mountain Running Festival

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Duddon Valley, Cumbria

Telephone
07527952759

ymrfest@gmail.com

The YMRF is a celebration of mountain running aimed at younger runners. We are aiming to create an event where young runners can come together to socialise, learn new skills and race in a variety of events over the weekend

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Ghyll Scrambling in Church Beck - Coniston

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Path To Adventure, Keepers Cottage, Ashlack, Grizebeck, Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7XN

Telephone
01229889183

info@pathtoadventure.co.uk

Grizebeck, Kirkby-in-Furness

Ghyll Scrambling - Join other like-minded adventurers on the ultimate Lake District activity!

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Duddon Valley

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Cumbria

website@cumbriatourism.org

Set in the south-west of the region the Duddon Valley is remote, unspoilt and one of the most idyllic valleys of the Lake District.

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Family Bushcraft

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Path To Adventure, Keepers Cottage, Ashlack, Grizebeck, Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7XN

Telephone
01229889183

info@pathtoadventure.co.uk

Grizebeck, Kirkby-in-Furness

Come join us in our private woodland and learn about the key elements of survival. Our expert instructors will have you lighting fires and cooking something delicious in no time.

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Thornthwaite Farm

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Woodland, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6DF

Telephone
01229 716340

info@lakedistrictcottages.co.uk

Broughton-in-Furness

Thornthwaite Farm is set amidst the beautiful scenery of the Woodland Valley. We have four cottages including our 4 star VisitEngland Gold Award barn conversion and a handbuilt Log Cabin all with stunning views of the Lakeland fells.

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Seathwaite

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Cumbria

Telephone
01539 822222

naw@britarch.ac.uk

Not a light undertaking with some challenging climbing, particularly the infamous Walna Scar Road.

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Cathedral Quarry Explore & 150ft Abseil

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Path To Adventure, Keepers Cottage, Ashlack, Grizebeck, Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7XN

Telephone
01229889183

info@pathtoadventure.co.uk

Grizebeck, Kirkby-in-Furness

The ultimate adrenaline rush!!
Conquer your fears and take on a 150ft wall into a stunning old slate quarry. Your fully qualified and experienced instructor will guide you down every step of the way.

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The Square Cafe & B & B

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The Square Cafe & B & B, The Square, Broughton in Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6JA

Telephone
01229 716388

Broughton in Furness

Electric bike charge point

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Bushcraft Courses & Archery Sessions with Path to Adventure

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Cumbria

Telephone
01229889183

info@pathtoadventure.co.uk

Learn bushcraft or archery skills on a private country estate overlooking the Duddon estuary and Coniston Fells. We run various Bushcraft courses from fun half day sessions to more advanced full days. Maybe you’d prefer to try your hand at archery…

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