Black Moss Tarn, Neaum Crag, Skelwith Bridge

Black Moss Tarn lodge is in a fantastic elevated position on the Neaum Crag Estate, set on the south facing hill above Skelwith Bridge, at the entrance to Langdale, and below Loughrigg Fell. Set amongst the trees, the lodge has a wooden balcony at the front and decking to the side, with an additional seating area beyond this – a perfect place to site and enjoy glimpses of the amazing views across to Park Fell, Black Fell and Great How between the trees. Inside, the lodge has good sized double and twin bedrooms, with an open plan living area which extends into the dining area and recently fitted kitchen. With plenty of storage, and the warmth of the wood panelled walls, Black Moss provides lovely cosy accommodation for a family holiday. For those of you who wish to connect back to the wider world, the lodge has its own broadband connection. Ample level access parking spaces are available adjacent to the lodge. Black Moss includes a pass to the swimming pool facility (open from March the 1st to November the 12th), which includes a sauna, table tennis, additional wi-fi connection and a general place to relax. This is located in the centre of the estate just below, and with the speed restriction on site, the estate provides a wonderful safe haven for children to explore with a variety of wildlife on your doorstep. The woodland is protected by a tree preservation order and the bird life is abundant. Red Squirrels can be spotted, roe deer, and occasionally red deer, wander at will through the grounds, though they are rarely seen in summer when the vegetation is high, and badgers snuffle around in the small hours. I won’t be available in person, however please fell free to contact me with any questions. Alternatively The Property Manager Team are on hand in the office in Elterwater. A public footpath runs from the Western end of the pool building down between the pitched chalet roofs to Skelwith Bridge. At Skelwith Bridge is a hotel, slate galleries with products for sale and Chesters Café. There is an easy pleasant path alongside the river Brathay up to Elterwater. Above the pool building a public footpath runs up the steep one way hill and on up the drive to the large overflow car park at the top of the estate. It then follows the same line up through the larch plantation to exit the estate through a gate in the wall. Loughrigg Tarn and Loughrigg Fell can be seen to the right from this point.