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Vale of Lorton

Lorton is situated in the district of Allerdale. The small villages of Low Lorton and High Lorton make up the area, and both are approximately 4 miles south of Cockermouth. The Parish has an approximate population of 300 people, and has a small school and a village shop.

Mostly untouched by tourism, Lorton sees many tourists pass through on their way to the Buttermere Valley.  Several hill walks are available from Lorton, including Hopegill Head, which can be climbed from High Lorton, and Fellbarrow, which can be accessed from Low Lorton.The Whinlatter Pass connects Lorton with Braithwaite and the main Lorton road links Cockermouth with Buttermere and Loweswater.

The green countryside surrounding Lorton gives way to the River Cocker, which winds its way north from Crummock Water to Cockermouth, and passes the villages of Low and High Lorton.

The Vale of Lorton is a range of valleys which lead from Cockermouth towards Keswick. Loweswater, Crummock Water, and Buttermere are situated in the valley, and Keswick is accessible from the valley via Honister Pass and Borrowdale. Nearby Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre is well worth a visit, and provides plenty to do for all the family.

Recommended walks in the area include a hike up to the waterfall at Spout Force. In the village of Lorton itself, St Cuthbert´s Church is worth visiting. Lorton Hall consists of a 1663 living range attached to a pele tower. Although the hall is not open to the public, it can be seen over the wall which surrounds it. Close to the hall is the original site of the Jennings Brewery, where Lorton´s famous Yew Tree, which was made famous in a poem by William Wordsworth - ´Yew Trees´.

Shortly after the poem was written, the yew tree was reduced to just 13ft by a storm.  The tree is still standing behind the Village Hall, on the bank of Whit Beck, and is thought to be at least 1,000 years old. Interestingly, the Mayor of Cockermouth´s Chair was made from the wood of the broken half of the tree.

 Visitors can find a wide choice of accommodation close to the Vale of Lorton, including bed and breakfast accommodation, hotels and campsites in nearby Cockermouth. For travellers who want to experience more of the Lake District, or for visitors who want to travel around this fascinating area, they can book a hotel in Cockermouth for a few days, and then drive down to Windermere and Bowness for a weekend break or late hotel deal. Attractions, events and festivals in the Lake District are among the best in England, so wherever you decide to stay you will find plenty of things to see and do.

Visit Dove Cottage at Grasmere, which was once home to the famous poet, William Wordsworth, or take a trip to the Beatrix Potter Attraction at Bowness, which provides a fun family day out. Whether you are looking for outdoor adventure, gentle walks along the banks of the river or boat trips on Lake Windermere, you will find it all within easy reach of your Lake District hotel.

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