The Perfect Location:  The Geltsdale RSPB bird Reserve – another great day out :-)

Why not enjoy a trip to the fascinating RSPB Bird Reserve at Geltsdale.

“This landscape of rolling hillsides and rugged peatland is home to Black Grouse, Curlews and Short-eared Owls”

Check out RSPB website:  Geltsdale | The RSPB

Many guests enjoy a day out at Geltsdale and as local hosts we strongly recommend a visit.  Just three miles from your holiday cottage to the friendly village of Hallbankgate.  From here you can park opposite The Belted Will, a fantastic traditional village pub with excellent bar meals, and walk up Crossgates Road or, alternatively, drive up to the RSPB car park.  Then after a short refreshing walk across open countryside you will be rewarded by the breath-taking view of Tindale Tarn and Castle Carrock Fells.  Strolling down towards the tarn you can rest a while in the bird viewing shelter before turning right along “the green road” to the RSPB visitors’ centre.  The more adventurous can also enjoy a stunningly beautiful walk along the fell side and pause to consider the histocially interesting lime kilns as well.

Oh, and don’t forget to call into The Hallbankgate hub, shop and café for scrumptious homemade treats, coffee, soups and cakes.