Ravenstonedale
The Green Cumbria is a short 20 minute stroll from Ravenstonedale along a quiet country lane, or via one of the many footpaths and bridleways that criss-cross the surrounding countryside.
An unspoiled and picturesque village, Ravenstonedale is nestled in Cumbria’s Eden Valley, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park at the foot of the Howgill Fells. With a single main street this quiet haven is perfectly placed in The Westmorland Dales - within easy reach of the Lake District to the west, The Yorkshire Dales to the east and the Cumbrian Pennines to the north.
A perfect base for your luxury self-catering cottage holiday.
Places to explore
There’s plenty to discover at a gentler pace, with history, art and nature all close at hand:
St Oswald’s Church – with its unusual layout and fascinating Gilbertine monastic ruins
Scar Gallery – a small and characterful gallery, exhibitions are renewed every 3 months so there's always something new
Piper Hole Goat Farm – home to delightful wildflower meadows just down the road, especially beautiful in late spring and summer
Village walks – a network of footpaths and bridleways offering a variety of short circular walks straight from the doorstep
St Oswald's Church is a landmark in the village of Ravenstonedale in Cumbria. It has served the community for centuries, providing shelter, education, religious and social care; a place in which to worship, and to mark personal milestones such as christenings, weddings and funerals. St Oswald’s is a place to enjoy. Situated in the heart of the village beside the Scandal beck in a tranquil churchyard, which serves as a haven for wildlife, it holds a very special place in the parish.
Summer harvest
Ravenstondale
St Oswald's Church is a landmark in the village of Ravenstonedale in Cumbria. It has served the community for centuries, providing shelter, education, religious and social care; a place in which to worship, and to mark personal milestones such as christenings, weddings and funerals. St Oswald’s is a place to enjoy. Situated in the heart of the village beside the Scandal beck in a tranquil churchyard, which serves as a haven for wildlife, it holds a very special place in the parish.
Outdoor seating on a sunny day at The Black Swan
Evening service at The King's Head
Aerial view of Ravenstonedale
Outdoor seating on a sunny day at The Black Swan
Places to eat
Ravenstonedale is home to two characterful pubs and a small tearoom, all well worth a visit. You’ll be warmly welcomed for traditional, tasty pub fare at The King’s Head, fine dining at The Black Swan, and scrumptious cakes at The Scar Gallery - perfect after a gentle stroll around the village before heading home to The Green.
Places to play
For something a little more active, there are several easy, low-key options right in the village:
Riverside Golf Course – a beautiful 9-hole, pay-and-play course.
Tennis Court – a free-to-use village court, perfect for a casual game
Children’s Play Area & Scandal Beck - a lovely spot for families, with the beck running alongside - ideal for picnics while the children play or paddle
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