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The fishing village of Ravenglass is spectacularly situated between the Lake District Mountains and the sea. Best known for being the home of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, opened in 1875 and known locally as "L'aal Ratty". It was originally used to transport iron Muncaster Castle, dating from the
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ore from Eskdale valley. England's oldest narrow gauge steam railway (with engines named after Lakeland rivers) transports you through some of the most beautiful landscape in the world; you will enjoy a magical ride between Ravenglass and Eskdale.
13th century is situated one mile south of Ravenglass. Set in beautiful wooded grounds it is home to the World Owl Trust, the finest Owl Centre in the world - housing over 180 birds of around 50 species.Visit Muncaster Water Mill, or the Railway Museum.|
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Attractions near Ravenglass
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Muncaster Experience
(1 Mile)*
Muncaster Castle, beloved family home of the Penningtons since the beginning of the 13th Century, displays treasures collected over 800 years. |
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Brantwood
(13 Miles)*
Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin from 1872 until his death in 1900, Brantwood became an intellectual powerhouse and one of the greatest literary and artistic centres in Europe. |
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Laurel & Hardy Museum
(16 Miles)*
The world famous museum devoted to Laurel & Hardy in Ulverston, the town where Stan was born on 16th June 1890. |
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Towns near Ravenglass
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Waberthwaite Tourist Information
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Drigg Tourist Information
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Santon Bridge Tourist Information
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Hotels near Ravenglass
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Ennerdale Country House Hotel
(11 Miles)*
The Ennerdale Country House Hotel is a Grade two listed building set within five acres of tranquil landscaped gardens and Italian fountains and figurines. |
The Scafell Hotel
(14 Miles)*
The Scafell Hotel is situated at the foot of Great Gable and is ideally situated for guests wishing to explore the Lake District. |
Langdale Hotel and Country Club
(15 Miles)*
The Langdale Hotel & Country Club is set amongst 35 acres of Woodlands featuring tarns, waterfalls and a working waterwheel against a backdrop of the Langdale Pikes. |
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Self Catering near Ravenglass
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Ellis Howe
(12 Miles)*
Ellis Howe is a beautiful detached 18th century cottage set in an enclosed garden with superb views of Coniston Old Man and the surrounding fields which are owned by the National Trust. Ellis Howe enjoys VisitBritain 4 star rating. |
Beckside House
(13 Miles)*
Beckside is set in the picturesque valley of Coniston, set among supurb mountain views, with Coniston Lake to finish off its natural beauty. A truly remarkable 300yr old cottage which has been refurbished throughout. |
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