Finding Hobkin Ground and the Lickle Valley |
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Finding Hobkin Ground Leave the M6 at junction 36, filter left onto the A590 signposted Kendal and Barrow. Take the next exit left for Barrow (A590); at this exit roundabout go left onto the Barrow road, still the A590 (Sizergh Castle is signposted off right). Follow this stretch of road until a roundabout, continue ahead on the A590 Barrow road. Follow the dual carriageway section up hill. The road becomes single carriageway with bends. The next small roundabout is at Newby Bridge, carry on the A590. After approx. 5 miles, there is a right turn across dual carriageway at Greenodd, signposted Workington on the A5092. Follow this pleasant road passing through Penny Bridge, Beanthwaite and Foxfield. Go through Foxfield and at 'High Cross Inn' turn right and immediately left signed Coniston. At the next T junction left again, you are now on the A593 for Torver. Take the next left for Broughton Mills. Follow the road down the hill. Pass the Blacksmiths Arms on the left. Take the next turn on the right signed Torver and follow the road round for about ½ mile. Welcome to Hobkin Ground Farm. |
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riginal period features and electric central heating
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HOBKIN GROUND FARM • BROUGHTON MILLS •
BROUGHTON-IN-FURNESS • CUMBRIA • LA206AU |