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Brampton

Bramptonis the main market town and base if you want to explore Hadrian´s Wall. Surrounded by rolling green countryside inthe Irthing Valley and Geltsdale, and leading up to the rugged open landscape of the North Pennines, Brampton offers visitors some of the finest scenery in England. With woodland, fields and moorlands dotted around Brampton, this is perfect walking and cycling country.

Heritage and Culture of Brampton

Brampton Old Church is a tiny church on the banks of the River Irthing, which overlooks an old crossing point to Irthington. The church is partly built of Roman Stone and St Ninian was said to have preached here in the 4th Century. The nave and tower were destroyed in 1788, but the chancel remains. Trades recorded on the gravestones include: violin maker, shoemakers and glovers. The church can be accessed from the Brampton to Longtown Road.

St Martin´s Church Brampton

St Martin´s is a pre-Raphaelite church which was commissioned by George Howard, the 9th Earl of Carlisle, and a patron of the arts. Incredible stained glass windows were designed by Edward Burne-Jones as strong use of colour and detailing was common during this time period. Natural and Medieval themes prevail and the church is worth visiting just for its windows alone.

Lanercost Priory and Church Brampton

The Priory was founded by Augustinian canons in 1169, and was built largely with stone from Hadrian´s Wall. Having suffered heavy Scottish attacks, Edward I stayed here for five months in 1306 during his campaign against the Scots. The monasteries were dissolved in 1536 and the nave was retained to become the parish church.

Banks Turret and the Pike Hill Signal Tower

Situated close together, Banks Turret and Pike Hill Signal Tower are situated along the line of Hadrian´s Wall and offer visitors an on-site information panel. Pike Hill was built as a lookout for forts along the Stanegate, and was later made a part of the famous Wall.

Birdoswald Roman Fort and Visitor Centre Brampton

Situated on a windswept plateau, Birdoswalk Ford offers visitors stunning views over the Irthing Valley, down to the fells of the Lake District, and excavations revealed a drill hall, a granary and three gateways to the fort. One part of the Wall leads from the fort to Willowford Bridge, and the visitor centre provides information about the 2,000 year history of Birdoswald. There is also a café and picnic area for visitors who want to enjoy a day at the fort.

Naworth Castle Brampton

Once the stronghold of the Dacre family until 1660, when the castle was passed to Lord William Howard through marriage, Naworth Castle is famous for being the home of the Earls of Carlisle. Not generally open to the public, only for special events, the castle can be seen from a public road which passes through the vast estate.

About Brampton and places to go

If you fancy getting away from it all, Brampton provides hidden forests and woodland, where you can go to enjoy the peace and tranquility. Take a hike around Gelt Woods, Miltonrigg Wood, Talkin Tarn and the Mote/Ridge Wood for a real taste of Brampton. The  hanging woodlands around the Irthing Gorge at Combe Crag Wood are also well worth a visit.

Talkin Tarn Country Park

Set in over 120 acres of farmland and woods, Talkin Tarn Country Park overlooks the lake, where you can hire a rowing boat or take a stroll around the 1.3 mile circuit of the tarn. Also offering visitors a café with fabulous views plus a children´s play area, if you are visiting Brampton you should take a trip down to the Talking Tarn Country Park.
Gelt Woods

Known locally as the ´mad River Gelt´ this waterway runs through the middle of ancient oak woodland, and sculpts the sandstone bedrock into some amazing forms. The woods are made up of oak, birch and ash trees, plus sweet chestnut, fir and beech, which were originally planted for timber. The Romans originally quarried stone from Gelt Woods which was used to construct Hadrian´s Wall.

The Mote and Ridge Walk

A man-made Norman motte overlooking Brampton can be seen for miles around. This prominent mound offers panoramic views over the town and several paths lead to the summit. A statue of the 7th Earl of Carlisle stands proudly overlooking Brampton, and from here a footpath also leads to Brampton Ridge and offers incredible views over the Irthing Valley.

The Kings Forest of Geltsdale

The Kings Forest of Geltsdale is an RSPB Reserve with some of the most beautiful woodland and meadows in the Lake District. Internationally important for moorland birds, the trails around the forest illustrate different habitats, and visitors can see CCTV coverage of nesting birds during the breeding season. Guided walks are also available, plus there is a wide programme of events throughout the year.

Visitor Attractions in Brampton

Some of the best visitor attractions in and around Brampton include:

The Hadrian´s Wall Bus, which will take you around the famous wall with guided tour, the Solway Aviation Museum with its collection of aircraft, artefacts and displays, Slack House Organic Farm which specialises in the production of Birdoswald cheese, Geltsdale Brewery, which produces local real ale and offers brewery tours and Cumbria Cottage Farm Shop and Tearoom, which produces home-made ice creams using milk from the farm´s dairy herd and also has a farm shop selling cheeses, chutneys, preserves and fresh vegetables.

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