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A small former 19th century schoolroom turned into a light and welcoming quiet space!

Situated in the beautiful valley of Dentdale, Cumbria yet within the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this Grade II building was originally built as a meeting house by the Society of Friends in 1701.

Founded in 1504 and Grade I listed this peaceful church is tucked away on the Fell, surrounded by a graveyard rich with wildflowers, the interior contains unusual box pews, a triple decker pulpit and stained glass both ancient and modern.

St Peter’s was built in 1874 designed by well known Lancashire firm of Paley and Austin and won an award for its design as a ‘mountain chapel’.

This is a superb example of the work of William Butterfield (1814-1900) who designed almost the whole of the village of Baldersby, under a rich commission from Viscount Downe.

St Mary's is thought to have been built around 1130 and many Norman elements remain including a spectacular south doorway and a delightful font with a cat with a mouse.

Built in 1726, the church commands extensive views across the Lyth valley towards the distant Lakeland fells and Morecambe Bay.

St Mary’s church was originally founded in the 7th century and was mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Cowgill church is a welcoming haven for walkers, cyclists and other visitors, sitting on the Dales Way in the the Yorkshire Dales National Park just a mile from the Settle Carlisle Railway and Dent Station.

1858 stone village church, with commanding views all round.