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Fishing near Orton
There is a fine selection of river and lake fishing within a reasonable travelling distance from Orton. Travel distances given below are only approximate.
River Lune (2 miles)
Nearby stretches of the River Lune are controlled by Tebay Angling Association.
Bessy Beck Trout Fishery (7 miles)
Lake fishing for trout (fly and bait) is available at Bessy Beck Trout Fishery at Newbiggin-on-Lune.
River Eden (12 miles)
The River Eden offers fishing for wild brown trout amid superb Cumbrian scenery. Fishing in the vicinty of Kirkby Stephen is controlled by Kirkby Stephen and District Angling Association. Day tickets for visitors are available from Hall’s newsagents, Market Square, Kirkby Stephen (Tel 017683 71374). Fishing in the vicinity of Appleby is controlled by Appleby Angling Association.
River Belah (13 miles)
The River Belah is a tributary of the River Eden offering fishing for wild brown trout. Fishing is controlled by Kirkby Stephen and District Angling Association.
Farleton View Fishery (19 miles)
Farletonview Fishery provides excellent fishing for stocked trout in spring fed water. It is located near junction 36 of the M6 Motorway south of Orton. It has full disabled access. Facilities include a tearoom, touring caravan site and plant nursery.
Lake District (20+ miles)
The Lake District offers great fishing amidst wonderful scenery and is an easy drive from Orton. Wild brown trout abound in the many lakes, tarns, rivers and streams and many waters can be fished free as long as you have an Environment Agency Licence.
From Orton it is easy to get to Ullswater which offers free fishing for wild brown trout and perch in their respective seasons. Windermere is also free to fish for brown trout (not very prolific), pike and perch. Esthwaite is a stoked water offering boat and bank fishing for trout, pike, perch and roach. Probably the best way to find out about fishing in the Lake District is to search the web. There are many informative websites, some of which are listed below.
Windermere, Ambleside and District Angling Associaion
Esthwaite Water
List of Stocked Waters
Hemmingways Guided Fishing
Ullswater
Windermere
Esthwaite
Golf courses near Orton
There are several golf courses near Orton and many more available to those prepared to drive through beautiful scenery for a game. All are open to visitors. Below is a selection of courses available together with the approximate distances from Orton.
Ravenstonedale (8 miles)
Riverside Golf Club is a picturesque course in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It enjoys an idyllic setting, nestling under the Howgill fells in the village of Ravenstonedale. Riverside is a unique 18 hole, 9 green, small course specialising in par-3 short holes with character 70-140 yard fairways. Visitors can play the course for a modest fee, collected via an honesty box at the first hole. It is not necessary for players to be a member of any other club. It has been said that it is worth the fee just to walk the course. The course takes the driving out of golf.
Appleby (10 miles)
Appleby Golf Club is set on Brackenber Moor in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside against a backdrop of stunning panoramic views of the North Pennines and the Lakeland fells.
Sedbergh (12 miles)
Sedbergh Golf Club is set in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside and with the howgill fells forming a magnificent backdrop, the course has been described by many as one of the most scenic and tranquil in the north of England. Buggy, trolley and club hire are all available and visitors are assured a warm welcome.
Kendal (12 miles)
Kendal Golf Club enjoys an elevated position overlooking the historic old market town of Kendal. Players enjoy breathtaking panoramic views that unfurl as one plays the course.
Penrith (18 miles)
Penrith Golf Club lies high above the lovely town of Penrith. This moorland course offers a worthy challenge to any visiting golfer. A clear day will have the added advantage of providing some of the finest views of the mountains of the Northern Lake District.
Penrith Golf Centre and Driving Range (18 miles)
Penrith Golf Centre has a 9 hole par 30 course and a driving range. The course is suitable for learners and for experts alike and is open to all. The centre is an all-weather operation that is open all year. To look up opening hours and location check out the website of the Penrith Golf Centre.
Kirkby Lonsdale (20 miles)
Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club is set between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks in that secret jewel of the North West, the Lune Valley. Whether you are a scratch golfer, a beginner or, like most of us, an average player, you cannot but enjoy playing golf on our beautiful course. Dramatic views, lush fairways and a natural undulating terrain, with every hole presenting a new and different challenge, provide a fair test of golf and a most enjoyable experience.
Casterton (20 miles)
Casterton Golf Course is a 9 hole course situated one mile north of Kirkby Lonsdale. It is set in beautiful countryside overlooking the market town.
Barnard Castle (30 miles)
Barnard Castle Golf Club lies to the north of the historic market town of Barnard Castle. To get to it is a pleasant drive over the Durham moors.
Horse Riding near Orton
There are several opportunities to enjoy horse riding within easy driving distances. The travel mileages given below are only approximate.
Fell End (10 miles)
Stonetrail Holidays, just a few miles away at Fell End, Ravenstonedale, provides guided horse trekking amid beautiful countryside at the foot of the Howgill fells.
Kendal (12 miles)
Larkrigg Riding School at Natland, near Kendal, offers riding tuition at all levels and hacking through nearby rolling countryside.
Penrith (18 miles)
Happy Hooves Riding Centre at Eamont Bridge, Penrith, is a BHS approved riding schoo that offers a large selection of lessons to suit everyone’s individual needs from 3 years upwar
Rookin House Activity Centre, near Penrith, is a picturesque drive over Shap fell. Horse trekking amid beatiful Lakeland scenery is on offer.
Painting and Art classes near Orton
Orton, together with the surrounding countryside and fells offers a superb canvas for artists. Artists frequenting the area are not only presented with a wealth of subject material but are also assured a tranquil environment in which to depict the scenery.
Scar Art Gallery (8 miles)
Residential art classes are available in the nearby village of Ravenstonedale. They are organised by David & Caroline of the Scar Art Gallery. Participants enjoy expert tuition within the tranquil surrounds of this wonderful part of Cumbria. When art classes are running, participants can be seen scattered around the village transferring local scenes to paper and canvas.
To enquire about art courses telephone 015396 23308 or email davidandcaroline@ravenstonedale.org
