Peacefully located at the head of the Ravenstonedale Valley within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Ashley Bank is ideally situated to explore the truly stunning local scenery of the Howgill fells and nearby Lake District. With Kirkby Stephen only 5 miles to the East and Kendal only 20mins to the West there is so much to see and do that people come back year after year to make new discoveries and enjoy new experiences. Some of the main attractions include the Settle to Carlisle railway, Wainwrights Coast to Coast walk, the Smardalegill Viaduct and Great Asby Scar. The list is endless and there is always something to see and do whatever the weather or time of year. The area offers every kind of outdoor pursuit though fell walking, cycling, fishing, pony trekking, painting and photography are amongst the most popular.