| Coordinates: | 54.526, -2.607 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 60 14 |
| Dialling code: | 01931 (Shap) |
Crosby Ravensworth is a small, stone-built village and surrounding parish in Westmorland and Furness, set in the gentle pastures of the Eden Valley. The landscape is classic northern upland countryside, with drystone walls, scattered farms and clear becks, and provides good views towards the Howgill Fells and the Pennines, making it a pleasant base for walkers and those seeking a quiet rural setting.
Historically the area has long been agricultural and the village retains a number of listed buildings and a medieval church, reflecting its roots as a longstanding local community. Today farming remains important to the economy, supplemented by small-scale tourism and commuters to nearby market towns such as Appleby and Kirkby Stephen, while a lively parish life with local events and volunteer groups helps sustain a strong social fabric.
Postcode districts covering Crosby Ravensworth
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Shap Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Sleagill Parish 3.1 miles
- Newby Parish 3.6 miles
- Shap Rural Parish 3.9 miles
- King's Meaburn Parish 4.1 miles
- Hoff Parish 4.1 miles
- Little Strickland Parish 4.8 miles
- Eden and Lyvennet Vale Ward 4.8 miles
- Morland Built-up area 4.8 miles
- Colby Parish 4.9 miles
- Asby Parish 5.1 miles
- Orton Parish 5.4 miles
Example postcodes in Crosby Ravensworth
CA10 3HZ, CA10 3HY, CA10 3LN, CA10 3HX, CA10 3JP, CA10 3EP, CA10 3JR, CA10 3JJ, CA10 3LH … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 47.3 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 50.8 miles
- Appleby Railway Station 6.1 miles
- Warcop Railway Station 9 miles
Hotels near Crosby Ravensworth Ad
- The George Hotel 3 4.2 miles
- The New Crown Inn 4 5.7 miles
- Shap Wells Hotel 3 3.6 miles
- Cross Keys Inn 6.4 miles
- Crown and Cushion Appleby 5.9 miles
- The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby 4 7.7 miles
- Westmorland Hotel Tebay 3 5.3 miles
- Royal Oak Appleby 4 6 miles
- Punch Bowl Inn 3 8 miles
- Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa 4 6.4 miles
Schools in Crosby Ravensworth
- Crosby Ravensworth C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lowther Castle Estate 7.2 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 9.8 miles
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 9.9 miles
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.5 miles
- Lune Forest Forest 14.9 miles
- Watercrook Archaeological site 16.1 miles
- Wray Castle Estate 16.9 miles