Nature on the doorstep - walking group heaven
The Fat Lamb is situated in the midst of some of the most spectacular walking terrain in the country. On our very doorstep we have the Howgill Fells, rolling, steep sided hills which can be accessed directly through our own private nature reserve at the rear of the Hotel. Walk in the other direction from the front door and you'll reach Wild Boar Fell at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales which open up to the south.
The Lake District is a short drive away to the east, with its characteristic rugged hills, lakes and forests, whilst to the north west we have the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Our local fells are home to fox, badger and roe deer whilst smaller mammals include a healthy population of red squirrels, mountain hares and rabbits with their associated predators – stoats, weasels and polecats. In the air the babbling call of the curlew and the sharp piping of the oyster catcher herald the start of spring hereabouts and sightings of kestrel and buzzard are common.
I would just like to say that the 9 of us from The Austin Healey Club, Yorkshire thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at The Fat Lamb and were looked after very well by all the staff who had contact with us.
We enjoyed what was a lovely drive and excellent hospitality.
Best regards,
Jeff Hollinshead
AH Club Northern Centre Membership Secretary and Yorkshire Organiser
Thank you for the friendly welcome and great service we received last Sunday.
We had completed a long and very wet walk in Bowderdale and turned up at the pub hoping for refreshments. We were very well received and the hot tea and scones were just what we needed.
Regards,
Elaine
Thank you so much for looking after us at The Fat Lamb on Saturday. The soup and sandwiches were delicious.
Everybody loved the pub. I’m sure you’ll have a lot of return visits from our Members.
I look forward to returning sometime in the future.
Kindest Regards
Joanna
Thank you for yesterday and looking after 34 of us so well and expediently. Everyone commented on the lovely meals and service and accommodating us so well.
Thank you.
We will return next year of course.
Thanks again and well done for keeping up good standards and a friendly atmosphere and surroundings.
It all contributes to an enjoyable and rewarding day out.
Best regards,
Richard
On behalf of the Lakeland Historic Car Club
We just wanted to thank you all for our wonderful stay at your beautiful Inn.
Everything was perfect from the moment we we made the booking through to the warm welcome we received from James and all your hard working staff.
Dinner and breakfast were delicious and we look forward to our next stay which we hope might be soon.
With kindest regards and again thank you,
Mike and Angie.
