Shap Beck Drove Arch Fold

No. 1379 of 4,523 in the Lake District, No. 34 for art, No. 314 for views. Culture, 17.0 km from Glenridding, just outside the Lake District National Park.

An outdoor artwork in the form of a drove arch built into a fold at Shap Beck.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk/html/info/info25.htmOpenStreetMap, 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 0.58 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Askham HallGrade I listed, 15 km from GlenriddingHistory and heritage
Greengill CampsiteStay, 22 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping
New Ing Lodge CampingStay, 18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping
Oaklands Country ParkStay, 18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Lowther Castle Inn17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Crown Inn18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Crown & Mitre Inn14 km from GlenriddingFood and pubs
The Punchbowl Inn15 km from GlenriddingFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Shap Swimming Pool22 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkRainy day
Askham Outdoor Swimming Pool14 km from GlenriddingRainy day
The Exhibit ‘A’ Gallery18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkArt and galleries