Eskdale Estate

Eskdale is the valley stretching from Gosforth through to the foot of Hard Knott pass, and contains the small villages of Santon Bridge, Boot and Eskdale Green. It is very popular with tourists, being close to Scafell ' England's highest mountain. The valley is notable as being one of few major valleys in the Lake District not to have its own lake. The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway passes through Eskdale, and there is also an ancient mill, a roman fort, art galleries, waterfalls, the River Esk winding its way through the valley, several pubs and inns, plenty of places to stay, and fantastic countryside for walks.