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Area I hope this information has wetted your appetite for a Cumbrian village holiday. Click Here to view a video of the Beck - To view the video you will require windows media player, which most computers have. However you can download it from: Windows Media Player Surroundings: Maulds Meaburn is one of only 3 village Greens in England grazed by free ranging sheep. They have the run of the Green (for a rent paid to the Parish) from April 1st to the end of October. It is therefore important that you take care when dog walking to keep your pets on the lead and not to disturb the sheep any more than necessary. It is doubly important you use a ‘pooper scoop’ for the welfare of the sheep as well as any children who play on the Green. You will notice that the sheep have a habit of sleeping on the road near the stone bridge: the tarmac is warmer than the ground if it has been a sunny day. Just drive up to them very slowly if you need to get by and they will move. The Eden Valley is a delightful uncrowded area for walks and drives and you can find a wide selection of local guides, maps & histories in the lounge. There are plenty of walks locally, some of them from the door. We can print off a couple of recommended walks from the village website (www.mauldy.supanet.com) if you wish . Even if you are not a fan of walking we would recommend a gentle stroll around the village to get a sense of the place. For cyclists the choice extends to the White Horse at Kings Meaburn, (3 miles) the Three Greyhounds Inn at Asby (4 miles) or the Greyhound at Shap (5 miles). Shap has 3 other pubs but the Greyhound has the most consistently good food. Shap Chippy serves huge portions but closes by 8pm. Resources Walking world - Welcome to Britain's largest online walking guide. This is the place where over 170 local contributors share their favourite routes with you. There are more than 2,000 to choose from. Every walk comes with an easy-to-follow photographic guide and an Ordnance Survey map. You print them out yourself on A4 paper, so you never need carry a bulky guidebook again. Settle-Carlisle railway - Running through some of the most attractive scenery in the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbrian Fells, the Settle-Carlisle railway is equally famous for its Victorian architecture - huge stone viaducts, long tunnels, and remote wayside station buildings. Kennedys Chocolates - Since 1991, they have been making a wonderful assortment of handmade chocolates at their small 'factory' (more of a kitchen than a factory!) in the picturesque Cumbrian village of Orton.
Rheged - is the dream and vision of 4 Cumbrian born directors who recognised thattourism presented one of the few positive options for sustainable growth in Cumbria’s rural economy. They therefore decided to create a visitor centre, which would encapsulate the spirit of this beautiful region and inspire visitors to go out and explore the whole of Cumbria and North Pennines rather than just visiting the well-known honey pots. Ostrich World - is a Farm Visitor Centre based at Langwathby Hall, a 500 acre working arable beef and sheep farm near Penrith in the beautiful Eden Valley. Rookin House Farm - is an established adventure venue and has been offering a wide variety of outdoor activities for over 20 years. This is our favourite venue for riding/quad biking but do book ahead if its school holidays. Wetheriggs Pottery - is a 19th Century Industrial Monument steeped in a history of incredible creative spirit and endeavour. Make your own pot as a momento of your holiday or special occasion. Watch the craftswoman at work. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction - In an indoor re-creation of the Lakeland countryside, complete with sights, sounds and even smells, discover Peter Rabbit™ eating radishes in Mr. McGregor's garden; see Jemima Puddle-duck™ amongst the foxgloves; and Mrs. Tiggy-winkle™, the washerwoman, bustling about in her kitchen -the Peter Rabbit™ tales of Beatrix Potter brought lovingly to life. You can also learn more about the untold story of Beatrix Potter's life, in the Hidden Beatrix Potter presentation and video wall. An unforgettable experience for young and old alike. The
Village Bakery - Since 1976 The Village Bakery has been making
high quality organic bread and cakes using artisan methods and wood-fired
ovens. Their aim is to make delicious food that contributes to positive
health. Acorn Bank Mill - Acorn Bank Watermill is situated on the Acorn Bank Estate, home to Temple Sowerby Manor and Acorn Bank Garden. A footpath leads through an ancient oak wood to Crowdundle Beck, the source of power for the mill. A quarter of a mile above the mill is a channel directing water from the beck to drive the waterwheels. The three wheels, each 12 feet each in diameter, turned four pairs of millstones. Two of the wheels were overshot (operated by water falling into buckets from above) and one was a pitchbackwheel (buckets were attached to its rim for raising water). Oats was the main product ground at the mill. Orton Farmers Market - The very best foodie day out in Cumbria. At Orton farmers market in Cumbria over 40 local farmers, growers, producers & artisan craftsmen offer a tremendous variety of high quality and speciality local produce and crafts ~ including organic and gluten free produce. Held on the second Saturday of every month from 9.30am to 2.30 pm. Throughout the year. Whatever the weather. With live music and special events every month. Ullswater Steamers - M.Y. Raven and M.Y. Lady of the Lake are two 19th century steamers, now converted to oil, cruising on Ullswater, the most beautiful of the English Lakes. M.V. Lady Dorothy is their smaller sister. Ullswater, in the Lake District National Park, is 8 miles long, running from Glenridding in the heart of the mountains to Pooley Bridge where the River Eamont flows out of the Lake. A cruise on the lake is the best way to enjoy the varied and spectacular scenery of the district, 363 days a year. We recommend the Pooley Bridge to Howtown run, then a walk around the East side of the lake to Glenridding and sail back or walk North back to Pooley Bridge. The Howtown Hotel does good meals and sandwiches/soup lunches on the lawn. Events: Orton Market-
2nd Saturday every month.
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The
Eden Valley is a delightful un-crowded area for walks and drives
with a network of paths right from our door and you can find a
wide selection of local guides, maps & histories downstairs
in our library. 
