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Accommodation in and around Ravenglass
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About Ravenglass
Ravenglass lies at the foot of the lovely Eskdale Valley on the large estuary where the rivers Esk, Mite and Irt meet. The village was an important port in Roman times, when it was known as Clanoventa, but the harbour has long been silted up. In the 19th Century, boats still sailed from here to the Isle of Man and there were reports of smugglers using the small port. A market charter was granted to Ravenglass in 1209, but the market no longer exists. The village comprises of a long main street, lined with cottages, which seem to huddle together. Close to the village are the remains of Walls Castle, which was originally the bath house of a Roman fort. Not far from here is a remnant of Newtown Knott Beacon Tower, which used to guide ships entering the village harbour. There is a lovely view…...
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