Gosforth Cumbria Walks
This Lake District based village is located close to the coast at Seascale and Wast Water, England's deepest lake. Wasdale Head is a popular start point to the climb to England's highest mountain of Scafell Pike. It's an interesting and historic place with a 17th century pub, a 12th century church and an ancient Viking cross to see.
This circular walk from the village takes you into nearby Blengdale where you can enjoy waterside paths along the River Bleng and explore the peaceful woodland of Blengdale Forest. The route then takes you around Ponsonby Fell where there are some fine views from the 315 metre high summit.
You can start the walk from the public car park in the village and then follow country roads north east to pick up the riverside paths into Blengdale.
Postcode
CA20 1AZ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsGosforth Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Gosforth
- Seascale - This Cumbrian village is located on the coast on the edge of the Lake District National Park.
- Wast Water - Enjoy a circular walk around one of the most stunning lakes in the Lake District National Park.
- Scafell Pike - Climb the highest mountain in England on this spectacular walk in the Lake District
- Ravenglass - This coastal Cumbrian village is a great place for riverside, estuary and beach walking.
- Ravenglass to Eskdale - This walk from Ravenglass takes you to the beautiful Eskdale in the Lake District National Park
- Eskdale - Explore beautiful Eskdale and enjoy waterside paths along the rushing River Esk on this varied route
- Stanley Ghyll Force - This lovely walk in Eskdale takes you to Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall
- Cumbria Coastal Way - Explore the wonderful coastline of Cumbria on this splendid long distance path
- Muncaster Fell - This fine circular walk near Ravenglass climbs to Muncaster Fell with a visit to Muncaster Tarn and great views along the Cumbrian Coast
- Swinside Stone Circle - This walk visits the Swinside Stone Circle north of Millom in Cumbria.
- Muncaster Castle - Enjoy an easy stroll around the beautiful grounds and gardens of this Grade I listed building in Ravenglass
- Devoke Water - This walk visits Devoke Water, the largest tarn in the Lake District
- Hodbarrow Lakes Nature Reserve - Enjoy a walk around Hodbarrow Lakes RSPB on the edge of the Lake District National Park
- Nether Wasdale - This delightful Lake District village is located close to Wast Water Lake in the Wasdale Valley
- Haverigg - This Cumbrian village lies in a scenic spot at the mouth of the Duddon Estuary.
Pubs/Cafes
The Gosforth Hall Inn is an historic pub dating back to around 1673. The Grade II listed inn boasts a fine interior with features including a priest's hole, a spiral staircase to the upper floors and the widest single-span, sandstone hearth in England. Outside there's a boules pitch in the large landscaped garden. You can find them at postcode CA20 1AZ. The pub sits next to the ancient church which is also well worth a visit.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head west to nearby Seascale and you could pick up the Cumbria Coastal Way. Following the waymarked trail south east will take you to the wildlife rich Drigg Nature Reserve and Ravenglass.
Photos
Gosforth Hall Inn.
River Bleng In Blengdale Forest. An attractive and tranquil area with little footbridges and river views.
Viking cross in Gosforth churchyard. A grade I listed church dating back to the 12th century. The village contains a unique collection of Norse artefacts in and around St. Mary's Church. This includes the Gosforth cross, which is the tallest and oldest Viking cross in England.
Gosforth houses.
Summit of Ponsonby Fell
Track to Scalderskew. A 3.5 mile approach to the farm down this track. The farm has a good view of the middle of nowhere.
A field beside the track to Bleng Bridge
Footbridge, River Bleng