Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

An impressive, working 18th-century watermill and campsite.

Acorn Bank

Acorn Bank has a long history that dates back to the 13th century, grand house, old watermill and gypsum mine on site.

Acorn Bank Watermill

A restored and working watermill at Acorn Bank.

Church of St Peter Askham

Parish church for Askham dated 1832 and Grade ii* listed.

St Michael’s Church at Lowther

The church of St. Michael at Lowther, twelfth and thirteenth century in origin but rebuilt in the seventeenth century, and completely remodelled in the nineteenth century.

Lowther Mausoleum

Mausoleum for the Lowther family, dated AD 1857.

Askham Hall

Askham Hall (listed grade I) originated as a pele tower, probably in the C14. Now a popular hotel and wedding venue with gardens and restaurant open to the public.

Smardale Gill Viaduct

A former railway viaduct built in 1861 and now a popular walking footpath.