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| Satterthwaite derives its name from the old Norse words ‘saetr’ and ‘thveit’ meaning ‘the clearing for the summer pastures’. It is a village of about 50 houses, the Church of All Saints and the Eagle’s Head pub. |
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| It is set in a wide valley amid the Grizedale Forest Park, the Forestry Commission’s flagship leisure and amenity forest in the heart of the Lakes. There are eight thousand acres of mixed woodlands, criss-crossed by footpaths, bridle paths, mountain bike trails, sculpture trails and forest tracks. |
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'The Green man' at Grizedale Forest Park |
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These offer wonderful opportunities for walking, riding, cycling and bird-watching, all directly from the door of Pepper House.
From many points there are superb views of the Coniston Fells, the Langdales and the south lakes ranges. Via the forest trails there are walks to Coniston Water, Tarn Hows and Esthwaite Water; to John Ruskins’ Brantwood on Coniston’s East Shore, and Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top at Near Sawrey; to the open fells of Parkamoor and Bethecar Moor. |
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| To the south is the beautiful and largely undiscovered Rusland Valley, quiet all year and offering pleasant rambles to find treasures such as Rusland Church with the grave of Arthur Ransome, and the woods of Stony Hazel and Rusland Beeches. |
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'Tarn Hows |
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| A mile north of Pepper House, on the site of the former Grizedale Hall and its buildings, is the Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, with amenities such as bike hire, forest shop and excellent café, plus the “Go Ape” aerial adventure trail. Horse riding is catered for at Bowkerstead Farm in Satterthwaite, a short walk from Pepper House; you may also board your own horse there. |
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