GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Crosby Ravensworth Walks

7 miles (11.5 km)

This Cumbrian village is located in the Eden district of the county. The pretty village includes an ancient church in a scenic location next to the Dalebanks Beck which runs through the area.
This circular walk from the settlement climbs to Crosby Ravensworth Fell where there is an extensive area of limestone pavement and some tremendous views over the area. On the way you will also visit a number of old quarries and the neighbouring village of Oddendale which lies just to the west.
On the fell you can also link up with the epic Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk. This popular trail runs from St Bees Head to Robin Hood's Bay, passing through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country.
To continue your walking in the area visit the historic Shap Abbey or enjoy easy waterside walking on the Appleby Riverside Walk.
The circular path around the scenic Wet Sleddale Reservoir lies just to the south west.

Postcode

CA10 3JP - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Crosby Ravensworth OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Crosby Ravensworth Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Crosby Ravensworth

  • Shap Abbey - This circular walk visits the historic Shap Abbey and the village of Shap in Cumbria
  • Appleby Riverside Walk - Enjoy waterside walking along the River Eden and Hoff Beck on this circular walk around Appleby-in-Westmorland
  • Haweswater - Follow the lakeside trail around the beautiful Haweswater Reservoir on this circular walk in the Lake District
  • Lowther Castle - Explore 130 acres of gardens and castle terraces on this walk near Penrith in the Lake District.
  • Wet Sleddale Reservoir - This circular walk takes you around Wet Sleddale Reservoir near Penrith in Cumbria.
  • High Cup Nick - This circular walk explores High Cup Nick, a spectacular glacial valley and one of the major highlights in the North Pennines AONB
  • Murton Pike - This walk climbs to Murton Pike from the village of Murton in in the Eden District of Cumbria.
  • Dufton Pike - This circular walk climbs to Dufton Pike from the village of Dufton in the North Pennines AONB
  • Wainwright's Coast to Coast - Travel from the west coast of England to the east along this breathtaking route devised by Alfred Wainwright.
  • Askham Fell - This circular walk climbs to the viewpoint at Askham Fell from the Lake District village of Askham
  • Askham Hall - This walk takes you through Askham Hall and along the River Lowther in the northern area of the Lake District
  • Tebay - This Cumbrian village is located in a lovely spot in the Lune Valley at the head of the Lune Gorge
  • Orton Scar - This circular walk visits Orton Scar in Orton Fells in Cumbria
  • Rutter Force - This walk takes you to the picturesque Rutter Force waterfall from the village of Appleby in Westmorland
  • Great Asby Scar - This walk climbs to Great Asby Scar from the village of Great Asby in Cumbria.

Pubs/Cafes

The Butchers Arms dates back to 1773 and is described as a 'community pub serving fresh homemade food & drinks in a relaxed & warming atmosphere'. You can find them in the village at postcode CA10 3JP for your sat navs. The pub is also dog friendly in the bar area.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

A few miles to the south there's the nearby village of Tebay where you will find riverside trails along the River Lune. The village is also known for its 16th century pub and the Tebay Motorway Services.
Orton Scar and Great Asby Scar lie just to the south of the fell. These areas of photogenic limestone pavement are a popular place for a walk.

Photos

Stone footbridge at Crosby Ravensworth - geograph.org.uk - 2990184

Stone footbridge at Crosby Ravensworth

Ford in Crosby Ravensworth - geograph.org.uk - 3027793

Ford in Crosby Ravensworth

The M6 from Crosby Ravensworth Fell - geograph.org.uk - 2400339

The M6 from Crosby Ravensworth Fell

Crosby Ravensworth Fell Quarry - geograph.org.uk - 397834

Crosby Ravensworth Fell Quarry. Small stone quarry beside the road north-west from Orton. A planning application to expand the quarry has been submitted.

Coast to Coast footpath across Crosby Ravensworth Fell - geograph.org.uk - 179651

Coast to Coast footpath across Crosby Ravensworth Fell. Part of the Coast to Coast path close to Robin Hood's Grave.

Trig pillar on Crosby Ravensworth Fell - geograph.org.uk - 751214

Trig pillar on Crosby Ravensworth Fell. The fell is the source of the River Lyvennet.

Cairn circle, Oddendale - geograph.org.uk - 2400485

Cairn circle, Oddendale

Path on Gaythorne Plain - geograph.org.uk - 3664086

Path on Gaythorne Plain

GPS Files

GPX File

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