Lazonby & Kirkoswald

a potted history

The village of Lazonby is on the famous Carlisle to Settle steam train line and boasts a very fine rail viaduct, plus a couple of pubs. It is a good spot to spend a night.

Kirkoswald, meanwhile, derives its name from St. Oswald who was king of Northumberland from 634 to 642 and to whom the local church is dedicated. The church and bell tower are two separate buildings with the bell tower standing atop a conical hill above the church. Just outside the village is Kirkoswald Castle, said once to have been 'one of the fairest fabrics that eyes looked upon, having a great hall, one hundred yards long, ornamented with pictures of all the kings of England'. Although not much remains today it is still worth the short walk to visit it. Raven Beck, which runs through the village, once powered three corn mills, a paper mill, and a mill for carding and spinning wool, and is now a picturesque stroll above the village.
cycle shops

There are no cycle shops in Kirkoswald so its back to Penrith I am afraid:
Arragons - Brunswick Road, Penrith Tel: 01768 890344
Halfords - Ullswater Road, Penrith Tel: 01768 892960

eating places
The Fetherston Arms - good choice of food and drink at this popular Eden Valley Inn - details below

route features

Although not directly on the C2C route, Lazonby and Kirkoswald are getting more and more cycle traffic meandering past. This minor diversion offers some nice views of the Eden Valley. If you are going to take the this option you should leave the C2C at milemarker 57 and ride through Great Salkeld. Make your way back to the route proper via Viol Moor and onto Four Lane Ends at milemarker 64.2.




Accommodation
Briardale, Lynda Lowthion, Seathill, Lazonby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1BD

Comfortable family run house offering a twin room and one single, so ideal for a small group (there is an additional put-you-up bed for the twin). The village has a couple of pubs / eating places and is a lovely setting. Mrs Lowthion will do supper if given due notice and you are welcome to wash and dry clothing (and even check your emails).

Telephone : 01768 897162

Mobile : 07917 153464

Email : llowthion@hotmail.com

Rooms : 1T, 1S

B&B : £28

Evening meal : Yes if prior notice is given

Packed lunch : £4

Nearest pub : 100m

On C2C diversion : Secure lock-up, washing and drying.






The Fetherston Arms, Jennifer Mossop, The Square, Kirkoswald, nr Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1DF

Over the years the Fetherston has offered a warm welcome, fine food and real ales to passing cyclists. It is a busy local pub and established guesthouse serving an extensive daily menu of traditional food and a choice of three local real ales. All rooms have been recently refurbished to a high standard with en-suite, tea/coffee making facilities and Freeview TV. There are washing/drying facilities as well.

Tel : 01768 898284

Web : www.thefetherstonarms.co.uk

Email : info@thefetherstonarms.co.uk

Rooms : 1 deluxe D, 3D, 1S (all en-suite)

B&B : £30-£35

Packed lunch : Yes

Evening meal : From £7. Extensive menu.

Open all year : Secure cycle storage






Edendale Bed and Breakfast, Mrs Jane Cottam
Edendale, Kirkoswald, nr Penrith,
Cumbria, CA10 1EN

Comfortable en-suite rooms have stunning views, central heating, television and tea/coffee making facilities. The local shop and two pubs/restaurants are less than 5 minutes walk away. Large lounge/dining room with open fire - Happy Cycling.

tel : 01768 870127

e-mail : info@edendalebedandbreakfast.co.uk

website : www.edendalebedandbreakfast.co.uk

rooms : 1 twin - 1 single - 1 double (all en-suite)

months open : all year

B & B : £28-£35

packed lunch : yes

secure cycle parking : yes

distance from route : On new route alternative

pub : choice of two within 200 yards






Briardale, Lynda Lowthion, Seathill, Lazonby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1BD

Comfortable family run house offering a twin room and one single, so ideal for a small group (Lynda will rig up a third bed in the twin if need arises). The village has a couple of pubs / eating places and is a lovely setting. Mrs Lowthion will do supper if given due notice and you are welcome to wash and dry clothing (and even check your emails).

Telephone : 01768 897162

Mobile : 07917 153464

Email : llowthion@hotmail.com

Rooms : 1T, 1S

B&B : £28

Evening meal : Yes if prior notice is given

Packed lunch : £4

Nearest pub : 100m

On C2C diversion : Secure lock-up, washing and drying.






Mains Farm Campsite, Robert & Julie Pickthall, Mains Farm, Kirkoswald, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1DH

Small, quiet park just off the C2C route. Tourers, Tents, and Caravans welcome. Heated toilet & Shower block - unlimited free hot showers/drinking water. Bike washing and maintenance facilities available. Packed lunches and hot breakfast available on request. Ideal first night stop for those starting on the west coast, and great resting place before the Hartside climb to Alston. We have five spacious pitches spread over one acre, with 16 amp electrical hook-up and a brand new shower and toilet block sympathetically converted from a redundant stable. Outstanding location and views. Riverside walks and woodland picnic area on the farm. Within easy walking distance of Kirkoswald, past winner on many occasions of Cumbria's best kept village award, offering a village shop, post office and pub.

Tel : 01768 898342

Email : pickthalls@themains-kirkoswald.co.uk

Web : www.edenvalleycaravansite.co.uk

Rate : Varies - please give them a call

Open : All year

Pub 1 mile (free transport provided) : Half a mile from the route

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Prospect Hill House, Hugh & Yvonne Povey, Kirkoswald, Penrith, CA10 1ER

Prospect Hill House is a welcoming family home, built originally in 1860 as a farm house. Situated above the Eden Valley, it commands fantastic views towards the Pennines and Lakeland Fells. Guests are welcome to wander the extensive mature gardens and view our recently planted arboretum.

Telephone : 01768 897138 or 07840 205632

Website : www.prospecthillhouse.com

Email : info@prospecthillhouse.com

Rooms : 1D, 1F newly refurbished en-suites

B&B : £32. £10 supplement for single occupancy

Secure cycle storage :

Packed Lunch : £5 (please give prior warning)

Evening meal : Pubs in village nearby






The Crown Inn, Carole and Peter Atkinson, The Crown Inn, Kirkoswald, Cumbria CA10 1DQ

A warm, welcoming country pub which although it has no accommodation served food all day, from breakfasts to afternoon tea and dinner. Full range of real ales. Open fire and cosy.

Tel : 01768 870435 or 07846 769226

No accommodation : Serving food all day from Easter

Evening meals : all home made from £6.50 to £10.95 for a 10oz rib-eye

Lunch : wide range of choice from panninis to full meal

Afternoon teas : Range of real ales

All day breakfast :