Gosforth
One of these days the long awaited cyclepath from Seascale to Gosforth will be completed, linking the vibrant and scenic village to Hadrian's Cycleway. It is just over two miles along the B5344 to get to Gosforth, but the road is far from ideal, so be warned. Gosforth has much needed accommodation and a couple of excellent places to eat, so provides an ideal alternative to Ravenglass for a last or first night stopover. On the edge of the Western Lakes, set within the Cumbrian National Park and close to the Wasdale and Eskdale valleys (not to mention the beautiful coastline). The village is a popular destination for those wishing to explore this quiet corner of the lakes.Where to eat
Gosforth Hall Inn (see accommodation). 019467 25322. Home cooking, quality at reasonable prices. Lakeland Habit, Main St, Gosforth. 019467 25232. Excellent daily specials (£5.95) in a comfortable 1st floor restaurant/tearoom. Run by Jonathan Stanley and David Ancell, also good baking. info@thelakelandhabit.co.uk. Westlakes Hotel & Restaurant. 019467 25221, www.westlakes.com Gosforth Bakery Ltd, Meadow View, Gosforth. 019467 25525. Gill Unsworth has built a splendid business out of the small bakery. Great pies, ideal lunch snacks.Accommodation
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Courtesy bus available for pick-ups from Ravenglass and other local spots. 17th century hall of unspoilt charm, this is a gem of a place. The rooms are comfortable and log fires lend to the ambience. Runner-up in the Camra pub of the year 2008, the homemade pies are an increasingly popular feature. A great deal of effort from Rod and Barbara over the last eight years has gone into making this wonderful old building a comfortable and successful old-fashioned country inn. |
Run by: Rod & Barbara Davies 
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019467 25322 |
Rooms : 9 D/T. B&B: from £40. |
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