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Kentmere

This hamlet, as its name implies, lies in part of the valley that was once a lake, drained to reclaim precious bottom pasture land. A large mill pond remains to provide a head of water on the River Kent for use at a paper mill. Inside St Cuthbert's Church is a bronze memorial to Bernard Gilpin who was born at Kentmere Hall in 1517 and went on to become Archdeacon of Durham Cathedral. Known as The Apostle of the North, Gilpin was also a leader of the Reformation and in 1558 was summoned to London to face charges of heresy against the Roman Catholic Church. During the journey, Gilpin fell and broke his leg but, fortunately, while he was recovering, Catholic Queen Mary died and was succeeded by Protestant Queen Elizabeth. The new queen restored Gilpin to favour and saved him from being burnt at the stake.

Situated in a peaceful riverside location, Kentmere Pottery produces fine handmade multi-fired English Enamels. From designs by owner Gordon Fox, the pottery specialises in lamps, individual pieces and unique tableware, all of which are available from the studio showroom only.

The beautiful valley of the River Kent is best explored on foot. A public footpath runs up its western side, past Kentmere Hall, a fortified pele tower that is now a private farmhouse. Following the river southwards, the Dales Way runs down into Kendal and on into the Yorkshire Dales.