Kirkoswald and the Eden Valley...

Kirkoswald is a frequent winner of the Cumbrian Best

Kept Village and Cumbria in Bloom competitons.

Its main street runs from the small bridge over the

Raven beck, flanked by red sandstone houses and

partially cobbled footpaths and market square.

  The village derives its name from the church of

  St Oswald (left) which unusually has its bell tower on top of the hill behind the church, originally, it is thought, to warn villagers of invading Scots.

A short walk around the corner from the church are the

ruins of Kirkoswald Castle (right), only the tower remains,

but the moat and outline of the castle can be seen.

Kirkoswald has its own village store and two pubs both

serving meals, The Fetherston Arms (01768 898284) and

The Crown Inn, which has been highly recommended by

previous visitors (01768 898435) booking is essential for

weekends.

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