Bampton

Overlooked by cliffs, Bampton is a small hamlet sitting on the edge of the Lowther Valley in Eden. It mirrors its 19^th century past when it served the local needs of the villagers and surrounding farms. It still has a post office, a tearoom, and a 17^th century pub. A sports day for local parents and children is held in June. Every November the Mardale Shepherd's Meet is held here. Sheep are rounded up and sorted out and returned to their owners. 'The Land Girls', filmed in 1998, used Bampton and area for some of their movie locations.

Location Map of Bampton
Bampton is 3½ miles northwest of Shap, off the A6.

Photos courtesy of Graeme Dougal

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