Martindale
The quiet Martindale valley nestles between the lakes of Ullswater and Haweswater.
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Martindale Details
The valley is served by a narrow minor road which runs as far as Dale Head Farm. This road commences at Howtown to the south west of Pooley Bridge before passing over Martindale Hause, a mountain pass into the valley. At the top of the hause is St Peter's Church, often referred to as the New Church. It dates from 1880. Half a kilometre further up the valley is the restored St Martin's Church, the present building dates from the end of the 16th century. Martindale is a remote and thinly populated valley which has a permanent population of only about 50 residents. The small hamlet of Sandwick lies at the foot of the valley on the western shore of Ullswater, while its head is situated on the slopes of Rampsgill Head where the headwaters of Howegrain Beck rise at a height of around 700 metres above sea level. The upper part of the valley is divided into two branches by the fell of The Nab. The upper part of Martindale around The Nab is a deer reserve which is not open to the public and contains no rights of way. The reserve is home to the oldest native red deer herd in England. Hill walkers are requested by the Dalemain Estate, which owns the reserve, to keep to preferred routes which avoid the herds when climbing The Nab, to which there is now open access under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. At the foot of The Nab is "The Bungalow", this is a former shooting lodge which was constructed in 1910 by Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale for a deer shooting visit by the German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1910. Today The Bungalow is used as self-catering accommodation which houses 12 people. Martindale is surrounded by fells and is a popular starting point for hillwalking. One of the most popular walks is the Martindale Skyline, a 16 km walk with just over 1000 metres of ascent which takes in many of the peaks around the valley including Beda Fell and Steel Knotts. Grid Reference: NY 43319 18706 Address (near): Sandwick, Penrith CA10 2NF, UK
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Lyulph's Tower
An historic former hunting lodge close to a spectacular waterfall.
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Aira Force
Probably the most famous of the Lake District waterfalls, the main force falls 70 feet from below a stone footbridge. Aira Force provides a glimpse of a landscaped Victorian park with dramatic waterfalls, arboretum and rocks scenery.
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Side Farm Camping Site
No reservations are accepted but call ahead for information on availability.
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Ullswater
Ullswater is the second-largest lake in the Lake District and offers multiple water-based recreational opportunities.
3.1 mi away
Ullswater Information Centre
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
