Formerly known as
Castlehowe Scar, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3LG 01931 716001
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The Location… ... Is now above high above the village of Shap in Cumbria. The Yorkshire Dales Field Centre which is how and where we began is no more. After 14 years in the southern Dales it has moved itself, changed emphasis and name to Footloose Fieldstudies. The 1673 farm house, which is now the base for the business, is less than 4 miles from Junction 39 of the M6 [G.Ref NY 585156] and yet the area is tranquil enough to be the haunt of buzzard, red squirrel, curlew and lapwing. The limestone surrounding us is as old as that of the Dales, equally as lovely and perhaps more fossiliferous at this height of 1000’ [300m]. The dry stone walls are equally as in need of repair and t.l.c. We have easy access to sandstones and find random Shap granites appearing in many walls. So the variety, the geodiversity and plant habitats are delightful. For rail travellers, the West Coast mainline stops at Penrith 10 miles away or the picturesque Settle- Carlisle train [originates in Leeds or Carlisle] stops at Appleby, 7 miles away. Lifts are available from either station. But if you are bringing your mallet or shovel on the train, it is apparently best to cover it entirely with sacking or protection as it can be regarded as a dangerous weapon!
The facilities…. We try to give you a choice of a good local 17th century coaching inn, cool minimalist and expensive pub or B and B – the choice is yours. There you can eat little or large as you choose and pay for two dinners. The following are all included in the overall cost:
The Cost… Obviously depends on your choice of accommodation but as an example, in 2008 those staying at the local Greyhound Hotel paid £220 all inclusive apart from two dinners, which rose to £250 for the more expensive accommodation option.
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