In the quiet village of Smithfield midway between Longtown and Brampton

sunny back garden

plenty of room to park off road

enclosed rear garden

picnic table and summerhouse

The Robin Hood pub just over the way

A well kept delightful picturesque little garden

The starting point for the walk from Kirklinton Church - Captains Seat

Kirklinton Church

Kirklinton Church

Kirklinton Hall - The facade still stands but work has begun to restore this building

Kirklinton Hall

Blue bells out in the nearby woods

Local footpaths and bridal ways take you to delightful spots

Walton Church

The Hadrians Wall long distance footpath goes nearby so there is an opportunity to try different parts

Lanes free from little more than farm traffic

The imposing entrance to Lanercost Priory

Lanercost Priory Church

There are several stained glass windows in Lanercost Priory by Burne-Jones

Some of the original buildings have been abandoned

But some are still in use

The ancient abbey bridge over the R Irthing at Lanercost

Brampton Square

Looking down Brampton high Street

Brampton