Things to do in Gelt, Cumbria
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Gelt, Cumbria.
The Arts in Gelt
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Gelt.
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Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre
Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect place to stop off on a family day out or if you're walking or cycling along Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria. Extensive remains of the Roman Fort can be explored.
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History and Heritage in Gelt
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Gelt.
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Wetheral Priory Gatehouse | English Heritage
Well-preserved 15th-century gatehouse, the sole survivor of a small Benedictine priory. A miniature 'pele-tower' containing two storeys of comfortable rooms, it later became a fortified vicarage.
Lanercost Priory | English Heritage
The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history.
Banks East Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Imposing and well-preserved turret with adjoining stretches of Hadrian's Wall.
Hare Hill - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A short length of Wall, still standing 2.7 metres (8.8 feet) high.
Pike Hill Signal Tower - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
The remains of one of a network of signal towers predating Hadrian's Wall, Pike Hill was later joined to the Wall at an angle of 45 degrees.
Leahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Turrets west of Birdoswald: Piper Sike has a cooking-hearth.
Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A mile-long section of the Wall, rebuilt in stone later in Hadrian's reign. It is linked to Birdoswald Roman Fort.
Willowford Wall, Turrets and Bridge - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A fine 914 metre (2,999 feet) stretch of Wall, including two turrets and impressive bridge remains beside the River Irthing. Linked by a bridge to Birdoswald Roman Fort.
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The Great Outdoors in Gelt
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Gelt.
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Quarry Banks | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Quarry Banks Allan Wilson Memorial Reserve is a peaceful nature reserve and in spring the woodland is carpeted with flowers and the air is full of bird song. The meadow flowers attract butterflies in the summer.
Wreay Woods | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Wonderfully diverse woodland reserve along the banks of the river Petteril. In spring, bluebells carpet the floor and dippers, grey wagtails, kingfishers and sometimes otters can be seen.
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Gelt
Albyfield
Castle Carrock
Cumrew
Newbiggin
Forest Head
Talkin
Greenwell
Croglin
Farlam
Hallbankgate
Hornsby
Kirkhouse
Tindale
Cumwhitton
Holmwrangle
Faugh
Midgeholme
Ainstable
Milton
How
Fenton
Towngate
Allenwood
Heads Nook
Hayton
Eden
Lockhills
Renwick
Dale
Armathwaite
Broadwath
Ruckcroft
High Bankhill
Great Corby
Busk
Haresceugh
Burnrigg
Low Cotehill
Staffield
Corby Hill
Brampton
Warwick Bridge
Longdales
Park Head
Little Corby
Banks
Nunclose
Lanercost
Kirkoswald
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