Lowick brings together a range of travel interests: views of the Old Man of Coniston and the gently rolling fells on the edge of the Crake Valley, building history, archaeological traces and routes near Lowick Bridge. These themes offer different perspectives, from a 19th-century church to early industrial history and much older archaeological evidence. You can tailor your trip to the landscape, history or a specific event.
Landscapes and routes
St Luke's, Lowick, was built as a church in 1865. Its location offers views of the Old Man of Coniston and the gently rolling fells on the edge of the Crake Valley. Here, a precisely dated building and sweeping views of the landscape come together; you can understand Lowick through both its history and the surrounding landscape.
Near Lowick Bridge, the Lowland Becks walking route is 5.5 miles long. This makes the distance easy to factor into your own hiking plans. The Coniston Water & Subberthwaite Common cycle route goes as far as the hamlet of Lowick Bridge. The two routes thus offer different points of reference: a named walking distance and a destination for a cycling trip. Which is more useful depends on whether you decide on the distance or the intended endpoint first.
Archaeology and industrial history
Knapperthaw stone circle is an embanked stone circle, or ring cairn, dating from the Late Neolithic or Bronze Age. The monument survives as a standing earthwork and is also designated as a Scheduled Monument. The term ring cairn describes its form, while the Scheduled Monument designation refers to its protected status.
The visible archaeological traces around Lowick also span a long period: they show that people have lived there since at least the Iron Age, around 2,500 years ago. At Hunting Hall Farm, an information board at the archaeological excavation site gives a brief account of life more than 2,000 years ago. Interpretations on site may change.
Dryburn Limekiln is a Grade II listed building; in the Lowick area, it operated from the early 18th century until the late 19th century. In contrast to Knapperthaw, it brings the industrial history of the 18th and 19th centuries into focus alongside the prehistoric context.
Events and local food
The Lowick and District Agricultural Show takes place annually on the first Saturday in September. Check the exact date, times and ticket details before your trip. At the Red Lion near Lowick Bridge, traditional pub dishes are freshly prepared to order. An acoustic jam night is held there on the second Thursday of every month, and everyone is welcome; check the latest dates before travelling. The events follow different schedules: the show is an annual September event, while the jam night takes place monthly on a Thursday evening.
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