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Troutbeck Local Information

The popular market towns of Keswick and Penrith are both easily accessible from site which offer a number of cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops.
Rookin House Farm Equestrian and Activity Centre offers many activities, including archery, amphibious driving, horseriding and quad biking.
Dalemain Historic House and Gardens, near Ullswater, combines medieval, Tudor and Georgian architecture with lovely gardens.
Beckstone Art Gallery is one of the country’s leading fine art galleries, displaying over 300 paintings by 40 of the nation’s top artists.
Blencathra (also known as Saddleback) is one of the many fells within walking distance of the site.
The impressive waterfall of Aira Force is managed by the National Trust.
Eden Ostrich World is on a working arable, beef and sheep farm and has zebras and racoons alongside a soft play area.
Whinlatter Forest Park is England’s only true Mountain Forest. In the summer, there is a video link showing the Bassenthwaite ospreys at the Visitor Centre.
The Coast to Coast cycleway passes directly opposite the Site.
The White Horse Inn at Scales offer a pick-up and drop-off service for diners

Nearest train station: Penrith - 9 miles
Nearest bus: 0.5 mile from site entrance - routes to Penrith, Keswick and Workington