Finding us

Burton-In-Lonsdale is situated on the A687, 2 miles off the A65 route to the Lake District and Scotland, 16 miles from Lancaster and junction 34 of the M6 motorway. 24 miles from Skipton and 18 miles from Kendal.

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About the area

1 Greta Cottage is ideally located between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Parks, enabling you to explore the magnitude of unrivalled scenery, interesting Country Houses, Castles and Historic market towns.

Kirkby Lonsdale is one such Historic market town, an artists palate, with devils Bridge and Ruskins View over the beautiful river Lune. The town has many interesting shops, galleries, cafes and public houses.

Drive another twenty minutes and you are in the Lake District the home to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. A truly inspirational area of outstanding natural beauty in all the seasons.

The Yorkshire Dales begin at Ingleton, two miles away with its many interesting features including the spectacular Waterfalls Walk and caves. For the more advantageous try walking one or all of the mountains of the Three Peaks; Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen y Ghent.

Other villages include Dent with its cobbled streets and new for 2006 an excellent Heritage Museum, well worth a visit.

Hawes has the renowned Wensleydale cheese factory, with shop and restaurant.

Bentham, another traditional market town is the starting point to Burnmoor and a very scenic drive through the Trough of Bowland.

Burton-in-Lonsdale is in a perfect location to explore the diversity of natural beauty be it the Lakes, Dales or the west coast.

Local Attractions

Site Seeing

Ingleton (3 miles) boasts waterfalls, walks, outdoor heated swimming pool and caves.

Walking

You can walk the three peaks of Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-Ghent. Explore the natural beauty of the surrounding Dales and villages or take a train journey on the Settle / Carlisle railway.

Lake District

The Lake District and West Coast are just a short drive away.

Fishing

Fishing on the river Greta is available by arrangement.

Amenities

The village has a community owned shop with Post Office, Public House, two places of worship, a recreation field, with an all-weather pitch, crown green bowling and a playground for children.