Gamblesby Cumbria the Lake District.

Gamblesby village between Penrith and Alston Cumbria

Gamblesby

Gamblesby has a tiny green surrounded by 18^th century red sandstone buildings. This small farming community, sitting under the Hartside escarpment, once played host to John Wesley, founder of Methodism. He built a chapel here in 1784, which was replaced in 1864. Another church, St John, was built in 1868 in the late 13^th century style. It is now redundant.

Location Map of Gamblesby
Gamblesby is on a minor road off the A686, between Penrith and Alston.

Photo courtesy of Barbara Ballard

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