Fort Putnam Farmhouse, Barns, Byres, Cow House, Wall and Gateway

No. 230 of 4,523 in the Lake District, No. 157 for history. History, 15.4 km from Glenridding, just outside the Lake District National Park.

Fort Putnam Farmhouse, Barns, Byres, Cow House, Wall and Gateway
Photo: Malcolm Street, CC BY-SA 2.0

A Grade II* listed group of farm buildings at Fort Putnam: the farmhouse, barns, byres and cow house, together with a wall and gateway.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.70 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Johnby HallGrade II* listed, 17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
The George HotelGrade II* listed, 19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Blencowe HallGrade I listed, 17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
WoodsideStay, 16 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Dog Beck18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Sun Inn18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Crown Inn11 km from GlenriddingFood and pubs
Druid's Arms19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Alhambra19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkRainy day
Penrith & Eden Musuem19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Open Air Pool15 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkRainy day
Fell Pony and Countryside Museums14 km from GlenriddingHistory and heritage