Hartsop Cumbria the Lake District.

Hartsop village north-east of Brothers Water Cumbria

Hartsop

(See also Hayeswater and Brothers Water)

Made up of 17^th century grey stone cottages, Hartsop retains its historic image. Like a number of other small Cumbrian villages, it had houses with spinning galleries.

Hartsop lies in Patterdale within what was once a royal forest set aside for deer hunting. Red squirrels, badgers, birds and other wildlife like this peaceful valley spot.

The National Trust owns Hartsop Hall, located on the othe side of the valley from where the village is. The hall dates from the 16^th century. A hundred years after it was built it passed into the ownership of Sir John Lowther who was the first Lord Lonsdale. It then was used as an ordinary farmhouse.

A mile from the village is the remote Hayeswater.

Location Map of Hartsop
Hartsop is located on a minor road off the A592 north-east of Brothers Water.

Photos courtesy of Andy Wallace

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