Local attractions




Walking

Brownber Hall Country House is a superb venue for walkers as many walks can be directly accessed from our door without the use of a car.

Smardale Gill Nature Reserve is arguably the most popular walk from Brownber. The footpath follows the dismantled railway route from Darlington to Tebay and is therefore largely on the flat. The railway line, which served Ravenstonedale and Newbiggin Railway Station were Beeching casualties during the 1960's and, although the rails were removed, you can still see where the sleepers were laid in some parts. This walk crosses the spectacular Smardale Gill Viaduct, the highest in England.

The Howgills are just a short distance away from Brownber. Described by Alfred Wainwright as "often likened to a huddle of squatting elephants" the Howgills are more undulating than the bulk of the Lake District mountains and they are also less crowded. They therefore offer walkers brilliant walking opportunities with the possibility of isolation. There are approximately 40 summits of which several are over 2,000 feet

The Coast-to-Coast walk, a creation of Alfred Wainwight, passes near to Brownber Hall which therefore makes it a convenient venue for overnight stays for walkers on the Shap-Orton-Kirkby Stephen section.

Orton Scar, just a few miles away, offers relatively easy walking amid outcrops of limestone pavements framed by sheep-grazed grass. The weathered outcrops are not only picturesque but are also home to a miriad of plants that inhabit the deep crevices. The scenery is truly dramatic.

The Lake District is easy enough to get to from Brownber by car. Scenic circular drives taking in Kendal in the south to Keswick in the north make a great day out amid stunning scenery.

The Yorkshire Dales also offer superb days out to the east of Brownber.

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