Rowrah Hall Guest Information
Sightseeing
The most westerly of the Lakes, Ennerdale Water is considered by many Lake District enthusiasts as something of a well-kept secret. Cut-off from the rest of the Lake District by road, access is only possible from the West, just 15mins from Rowrah Hall.
A deep glacial lake, it has a distinctive character of its own. There is a sense of tranquillity, ruggedness, self-will, wildness, a feeling more of Scotland or Scandinavia. Its exceptionally clear water serves an abundance of fish and other wildlife. The lake also enjoys many hiking and cycling trails.
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Ennerdale Water
The most westerly of the Lakes, Ennerdale Water is considered by many Lake District enthusiasts as something of a well-kept secret. Cut-off from the rest of the Lake District by road, access is only possible from the West, just 15mins from Rowrah Hall.
A deep glacial lake, it has a distinctive character of its own. There is a sense of tranquillity, ruggedness, self-will, wildness, a feeling more of Scotland or Scandinavia. Its exceptionally clear water serves an abundance of fish and other wildlife. The lake also enjoys many hiking and cycling trails.
St Bees is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been a popular holiday destination for over 150 years. The village sits beneath St Bees Head, the most westerly point of Northern England, and there is a long sandy beach with a promenade and visitor facilities, including an excellent children’s play park.
It is the start of Wainright’s Coast to Coast Walk and one of the starts for the C2C Cylce Route, and is also on the England Coast Path National Trail. St Bees is only 20mins from Rowrah Hall, and serves as a base for a wide variety of outdoor activities.
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Saint Bees
St Bees is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been a popular holiday destination for over 150 years. The village sits beneath St Bees Head, the most westerly point of Northern England, and there is a long sandy beach with a promenade and visitor facilities, including an excellent children’s play park.
It is the start of Wainright’s Coast to Coast Walk and one of the starts for the C2C Cylce Route, and is also on the England Coast Path National Trail. St Bees is only 20mins from Rowrah Hall, and serves as a base for a wide variety of outdoor activities.
This remote and dramatically-sited fort was founded under Hadrian’s rule in the 2nd century. Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant’s house and bath house.
Hardknott Pass itself, is a challenging, twisty single-track road right through the middle of the Lake District, with a 1:3 gradient, continuing through to the Langdale Valley, and on to Ambleside. Worth the drive.
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Hardknott Roman Fort
Hardknott PassThis remote and dramatically-sited fort was founded under Hadrian’s rule in the 2nd century. Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant’s house and bath house.
Hardknott Pass itself, is a challenging, twisty single-track road right through the middle of the Lake District, with a 1:3 gradient, continuing through to the Langdale Valley, and on to Ambleside. Worth the drive.
The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is one of the oldest and longest narrow gauge railways in England, departing in Ravenglass, towards Dalegarth for Boot, some 210ft above sea level. The journey takes appx 40mins each way, with 7 stops, offering a variety of walks along the way. There is a cafe and museum as well.
A visit to Eskdale Mill and Muncaster Castle with its Hawk & Owl centre is very worthwhile. Close by is Wasdale, home to Britain's deepest lake, highest mountain, smallest church and biggest liar! Wasdale was also recently voted as Britain's Best View.
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd
Main StreetThe Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is one of the oldest and longest narrow gauge railways in England, departing in Ravenglass, towards Dalegarth for Boot, some 210ft above sea level. The journey takes appx 40mins each way, with 7 stops, offering a variety of walks along the way. There is a cafe and museum as well.
A visit to Eskdale Mill and Muncaster Castle with its Hawk & Owl centre is very worthwhile. Close by is Wasdale, home to Britain's deepest lake, highest mountain, smallest church and biggest liar! Wasdale was also recently voted as Britain's Best View.
Buttermere – the lake by the dairy pastures – is 1.24 miles (2 km) long, 620 yards (570 m) wide and 75 feet (23 m) deep. The classic combination of lakes and mountains has made this popular with visitors since the beginning of tourism in the Lake District. A visit to Buttermere is principally for its natural attractions – as the area offers some of the best walking country in Lakeland. There is a footpath running round the perimeter of the lake, and lovely walks to the summits of Haystacks and Red Pike.
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Buttermere
Buttermere – the lake by the dairy pastures – is 1.24 miles (2 km) long, 620 yards (570 m) wide and 75 feet (23 m) deep. The classic combination of lakes and mountains has made this popular with visitors since the beginning of tourism in the Lake District. A visit to Buttermere is principally for its natural attractions – as the area offers some of the best walking country in Lakeland. There is a footpath running round the perimeter of the lake, and lovely walks to the summits of Haystacks and Red Pike.
Cogra Moss is an artificial water retained by a substantial dam across Rakegill Beck, created as a reservoir about 1880, and discontinued as a public water supply in 1975. It has a pleasant setting surrounded on three sides by Forestry Commission planting on Lamplugh Fell and Knock Murton.
There is a small roadside car park at Felldyke, from which there is a good bridle path some half a mile long to the Tarn. It is popular with anglers, in pursuit of brown and rainbow trout with which the tarn is stocked. There are several miles of Forrestry Commission paths through the woods.
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Cogra Moss
Cogra Moss is an artificial water retained by a substantial dam across Rakegill Beck, created as a reservoir about 1880, and discontinued as a public water supply in 1975. It has a pleasant setting surrounded on three sides by Forestry Commission planting on Lamplugh Fell and Knock Murton.
There is a small roadside car park at Felldyke, from which there is a good bridle path some half a mile long to the Tarn. It is popular with anglers, in pursuit of brown and rainbow trout with which the tarn is stocked. There are several miles of Forrestry Commission paths through the woods.
Activities
The Cumbrian Kart Racing Club is one of the best circuits in the UK, and certainly one of the most technical and demanding. Located just 5 mins drive from Rowrah Hall, it offers top quality facilities and is available for groups and individual bookings.
Arrive & Drive sessions take place every Monday evening (4-8pm) with 2 x 15mins sessions (must be pre-booked).
Cumbria Kart Racing Club
The Cumbrian Kart Racing Club is one of the best circuits in the UK, and certainly one of the most technical and demanding. Located just 5 mins drive from Rowrah Hall, it offers top quality facilities and is available for groups and individual bookings.
Arrive & Drive sessions take place every Monday evening (4-8pm) with 2 x 15mins sessions (must be pre-booked).
The C2C Cycle Route starts in Whitehaven, St Bees and Workington and runs right along side Rowrah Hall. Cycling down towards Cleator Moor is all off-road and takes in some beautiful Lake District scenery.
C2C Start Whitehaven
The C2C Cycle Route starts in Whitehaven, St Bees and Workington and runs right along side Rowrah Hall. Cycling down towards Cleator Moor is all off-road and takes in some beautiful Lake District scenery.
Whinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play.
Set within the Lake District, a World Heritage Site, Whinlatter has unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. It is also home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Lake District.
In addition to the walking, cycling and running trails, the forest enjoys GoApe tree top and Segway adventures, play areas, cafe, shop, bike hire, horse riding, mindfulness, Gruffalo Spotting, and more!
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Parco forestale di Whinlatter
Whinlatter PassWhinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play.
Set within the Lake District, a World Heritage Site, Whinlatter has unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. It is also home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Lake District.
In addition to the walking, cycling and running trails, the forest enjoys GoApe tree top and Segway adventures, play areas, cafe, shop, bike hire, horse riding, mindfulness, Gruffalo Spotting, and more!
The Esk Gorge is extreme Ghyll Scrambling in one of the most beautiful locations in the Lake District. Well known for its emerald green waters, plunge pools, waterfalls and big jumps - up to 8 metres - this is a day out you'll remember for ever. All challenges and obstacles are easily avoided if you so choose in this Ghyll. Min 14yrs, and good fitness required.
Whilst Esk Gorge is the closest to Rowrah Hall, other Ghylls, suitable for families of all ages, are available a little further away. See website: https://bit.ly/GhyllScrambling
Ghyll Scrambling
The Esk Gorge is extreme Ghyll Scrambling in one of the most beautiful locations in the Lake District. Well known for its emerald green waters, plunge pools, waterfalls and big jumps - up to 8 metres - this is a day out you'll remember for ever. All challenges and obstacles are easily avoided if you so choose in this Ghyll. Min 14yrs, and good fitness required.
Whilst Esk Gorge is the closest to Rowrah Hall, other Ghylls, suitable for families of all ages, are available a little further away. See website: https://bit.ly/GhyllScrambling
Situated in the original cellars and warehouses of 1785, The Rum Story has carefully recreated the essence of time and place, from the misery of the crowded slave ships and life in the plantations, to the decadence of the punch houses. The attraction is a journey into Whitehaven's history as one of the busiest ports in Britain, as well as the history of how Rum came into these shores around the 1700's.
The Vault can also be hired as a bespoke venue for up to 100 people.
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The Rum Story
27 Lowther StSituated in the original cellars and warehouses of 1785, The Rum Story has carefully recreated the essence of time and place, from the misery of the crowded slave ships and life in the plantations, to the decadence of the punch houses. The attraction is a journey into Whitehaven's history as one of the busiest ports in Britain, as well as the history of how Rum came into these shores around the 1700's.
The Vault can also be hired as a bespoke venue for up to 100 people.
Just 10mins from Keswick (about 30mins from Rowrah Hall), the Lake District Wildlife Park is set in 24acres of parkland with over 100 species of wild and domestic animals, including some very special Birds of Prey.
A range of presentations take place each day to bring you closer to the park’s favourite animals. Home cooked food is served throughout the day, and children can enjoy indoor and outdoor play areas.
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Parco Faunistico del Lake District
Just 10mins from Keswick (about 30mins from Rowrah Hall), the Lake District Wildlife Park is set in 24acres of parkland with over 100 species of wild and domestic animals, including some very special Birds of Prey.
A range of presentations take place each day to bring you closer to the park’s favourite animals. Home cooked food is served throughout the day, and children can enjoy indoor and outdoor play areas.
Food scene
A local craft brewery offering a selection of 12 high quality brews, as well as the Brewery Tap bistro, serving delicious homemade food created with local ingredients.
The Brewery Tap is open Thurs & Fri (10:30 - 16:00) and Fri & Sat (10:30 - 22:00). An open mic night takes place every last Sunday of the month.
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The Ennerdale Brewery
Chapel RowA local craft brewery offering a selection of 12 high quality brews, as well as the Brewery Tap bistro, serving delicious homemade food created with local ingredients.
The Brewery Tap is open Thurs & Fri (10:30 - 16:00) and Fri & Sat (10:30 - 22:00). An open mic night takes place every last Sunday of the month.
Go behind the scenes at The Lakes’ state-of-the-art distillery where their whiskymaker’s unique approach comes to life. Accompanied by an expert tour guide, you can explore the Still Room, learn about the impact of oak and cask seasoning on flavour creation, and discover how to make The Lakes whisky, gin, and vodka.
Hosted tasting is available afterwards along with an opportunity to visit the distillery shop.
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The Lakes Distillery
Go behind the scenes at The Lakes’ state-of-the-art distillery where their whiskymaker’s unique approach comes to life. Accompanied by an expert tour guide, you can explore the Still Room, learn about the impact of oak and cask seasoning on flavour creation, and discover how to make The Lakes whisky, gin, and vodka.
Hosted tasting is available afterwards along with an opportunity to visit the distillery shop.
Welcoming customers from all over the world and receiving great praise for their home-made cakes and impressive range of teas & coffees. All produce is locally sourced.
As well as our café, shop and community rooms we have showers and an Information Area with details of local walks, businesses, landmarks and activities in the region.
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The Gather
Welcoming customers from all over the world and receiving great praise for their home-made cakes and impressive range of teas & coffees. All produce is locally sourced.
As well as our café, shop and community rooms we have showers and an Information Area with details of local walks, businesses, landmarks and activities in the region.
Casa a Roma is a traditional Italian restaurant located in the heart of town in Whitehaven and it offers its guests to experience mouth-watering home made Italian cuisine in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
Head Chef and "Il Capo" Yusuf has an astonishing knowledge and passion for mediterrenean cuisine, and takes joy from seeing his customers experience his food and leave happy.
Casa a Roma
132 Queen StCasa a Roma is a traditional Italian restaurant located in the heart of town in Whitehaven and it offers its guests to experience mouth-watering home made Italian cuisine in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
Head Chef and "Il Capo" Yusuf has an astonishing knowledge and passion for mediterrenean cuisine, and takes joy from seeing his customers experience his food and leave happy.
The team is passionate about local food with menus that suit all tastes and budgets. Offering a choice of traditional pub food, vegetarian or modern brasserie dishes.
To compliment the good food, or just to quench your thirst, a selection of real ales from Cumbrian breweries are served, as well as a good range of other quality beers, ciders, wines and spirits including single malt whiskeys and a selection of Gins.
Great atmosphere, great food. A local favourite.
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The Royal Yew Inn
Cross Keys CottagesThe team is passionate about local food with menus that suit all tastes and budgets. Offering a choice of traditional pub food, vegetarian or modern brasserie dishes.
To compliment the good food, or just to quench your thirst, a selection of real ales from Cumbrian breweries are served, as well as a good range of other quality beers, ciders, wines and spirits including single malt whiskeys and a selection of Gins.
Great atmosphere, great food. A local favourite.
A modern yet industrial setting for excellent food, wine and cocktails.
The menu has something for everyone with a huge range of gluten free items. A selection of dishes from Mexico, America and some British classics with their own unique twist. All beautifully presented, mouth-wateringly tasty and good value.
Number 11 restaurant and bar
11 Market PlaceA modern yet industrial setting for excellent food, wine and cocktails.
The menu has something for everyone with a huge range of gluten free items. A selection of dishes from Mexico, America and some British classics with their own unique twist. All beautifully presented, mouth-wateringly tasty and good value.
Famous for it’s beer garden, with stunning Lake District views, friendly service and delicious dining, the relaxed in-house restaurant is the perfect spot to enjoy a lunch or evening menu.
Reservations are not available for this restaurant.
High Stile Kitchen serves food daily from 12.30pm Monday – Friday and from 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Our Lunch Menu runs until 5pm. Our Dinner Menu is available from 5.45pm to residents and from 6.45pm until 9pm for non-residents.
The Buttermere Court Hotel
Famous for it’s beer garden, with stunning Lake District views, friendly service and delicious dining, the relaxed in-house restaurant is the perfect spot to enjoy a lunch or evening menu.
Reservations are not available for this restaurant.
High Stile Kitchen serves food daily from 12.30pm Monday – Friday and from 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Our Lunch Menu runs until 5pm. Our Dinner Menu is available from 5.45pm to residents and from 6.45pm until 9pm for non-residents.
Located on the crossroads of Crummock, Buttermere and Derwent Water, this fabulous tea-room has garnered a strong following from locals and tourists alike. Offering exceptional home-made treats and ice-creams, among a beautiful backdrop, it's well worth a visit at the end of a long day.
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Syke Farm Tea Room
Located on the crossroads of Crummock, Buttermere and Derwent Water, this fabulous tea-room has garnered a strong following from locals and tourists alike. Offering exceptional home-made treats and ice-creams, among a beautiful backdrop, it's well worth a visit at the end of a long day.
Cleaver's Bar and Restaurant offer a great selection of wines, spirits, ale and cocktails, alongside a delicious and tempting menu of Tapas, Steaks and Table D'Hote. Small with a shabby chic style, this little gem has received high-praise from its cliental, for good reason.
Cleaver's Wine & Dine
78 Lowther StCleaver's Bar and Restaurant offer a great selection of wines, spirits, ale and cocktails, alongside a delicious and tempting menu of Tapas, Steaks and Table D'Hote. Small with a shabby chic style, this little gem has received high-praise from its cliental, for good reason.
5 stars on Trip Adviser from 688 Reviews (and counting)! Need we say more?
At BLOCKS you’ll find the finest quality produce, sourced from local suppliers. All of their delicious steak comes from Cumbrian farms and they also stock many gins, craft beers, ice-creams and cheeses nearby.
Blocks believes in decent portions at great value prices. Also serving a Mexicana range with toppings of your choice alongside fantastic vegetarian options which are all bursting with flavour.
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BLOCKS Steakhouse
Market Place5 stars on Trip Adviser from 688 Reviews (and counting)! Need we say more?
At BLOCKS you’ll find the finest quality produce, sourced from local suppliers. All of their delicious steak comes from Cumbrian farms and they also stock many gins, craft beers, ice-creams and cheeses nearby.
Blocks believes in decent portions at great value prices. Also serving a Mexicana range with toppings of your choice alongside fantastic vegetarian options which are all bursting with flavour.
A great little coffee shop serving outstanding coffee and home-made treats, in the heart of Cockermouth. Great reviews and a charming atmosphere.
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The Moon & Sixpence
29 Main StA great little coffee shop serving outstanding coffee and home-made treats, in the heart of Cockermouth. Great reviews and a charming atmosphere.
Neighbourhoods
Arlecdon village (which Rowrah hall straddles with Rowrah village), developed in the 19th Century, as the industrial revolution demanded more and more coal, limestone and high grade iron ore. Arlecdon and the villages around it – Cleator Moor, Frizington and Keekle – were a maze of railways, quarries and mines which produced the materials for iron works in Cleator Moor and Workington.
The Whitehaven to Ennerdale Cyclepath is a 10 mile surfaced cycling route from Whitehaven on the west coast, passing through Cleator Moor, then to Sheriff’s Gate, near Rowrah. From here it is only a short distance along quiet roads toEnnerdale Bridge, Ennerdale Lake, and Ennerdale Forest.
Rowrah itself, took its name from Rowrah Hall, which was the first home to be built here in 1703, by the Skelton Family.
Rowrah
Arlecdon village (which Rowrah hall straddles with Rowrah village), developed in the 19th Century, as the industrial revolution demanded more and more coal, limestone and high grade iron ore. Arlecdon and the villages around it – Cleator Moor, Frizington and Keekle – were a maze of railways, quarries and mines which produced the materials for iron works in Cleator Moor and Workington.
The Whitehaven to Ennerdale Cyclepath is a 10 mile surfaced cycling route from Whitehaven on the west coast, passing through Cleator Moor, then to Sheriff’s Gate, near Rowrah. From here it is only a short distance along quiet roads toEnnerdale Bridge, Ennerdale Lake, and Ennerdale Forest.
Rowrah itself, took its name from Rowrah Hall, which was the first home to be built here in 1703, by the Skelton Family.
In the Market Square are three sculptures by Conrad Atkinson, an artist of international repute who was born in Cleator Moor in 1940. They are a memorial to the once thriving mining industry. The three sculptures represent the Miner, the Phoenix and the Hand.
At the entrance points to the old railway track are metal sculptures designed by the children from local primary schools. Outside the library on the Market Square is a blue plaque reminding us that the artist L.S. Lowry often stayed in Cleator Moor to paint the buildings.
Cleator Moor
In the Market Square are three sculptures by Conrad Atkinson, an artist of international repute who was born in Cleator Moor in 1940. They are a memorial to the once thriving mining industry. The three sculptures represent the Miner, the Phoenix and the Hand.
At the entrance points to the old railway track are metal sculptures designed by the children from local primary schools. Outside the library on the Market Square is a blue plaque reminding us that the artist L.S. Lowry often stayed in Cleator Moor to paint the buildings.
Ennerdale Bridge is a small village on the winding road that leads from Cleator Moor to Ennerdale Water, and is a collection of largely modern dwellings spanning the River Ehen.
Ennerdale Water is the most westerly of the lakes, and the most remote, so it offers, even in high season, a place to escape.
The Ennerdale valley, around Ennerdale Lake, contains one of the largest forests in Cumbria, and has more than 20 miles of forest road, and many other paths open to the public.
Ennerdale Bridge village also serves as a crossroads for the West Cumbria Cyclepath from Whitehaven to Rowrah, and Wainright's Coast to Coast Walk and is a popular stop-off point (Rowrah Hall provides accommodation for walkers and cyclists of these routes).
Ennerdale Bridge
Ennerdale Bridge is a small village on the winding road that leads from Cleator Moor to Ennerdale Water, and is a collection of largely modern dwellings spanning the River Ehen.
Ennerdale Water is the most westerly of the lakes, and the most remote, so it offers, even in high season, a place to escape.
The Ennerdale valley, around Ennerdale Lake, contains one of the largest forests in Cumbria, and has more than 20 miles of forest road, and many other paths open to the public.
Ennerdale Bridge village also serves as a crossroads for the West Cumbria Cyclepath from Whitehaven to Rowrah, and Wainright's Coast to Coast Walk and is a popular stop-off point (Rowrah Hall provides accommodation for walkers and cyclists of these routes).