Greenthorne Farm is situated at the centre of the picturesque village of Yealand Redmayne which has about 300 residents. The area is classified as being of outstanding natural beauty and limestone pavement areas and rare plants in the woods behind, also make it a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Leighton Moss Bird Reserve (½ mile)

Leighton Moss RSPB Bird Reserve is of interest to all, not just bird lovers. There is a visitor centre and cafe.

Leighton Hall (1 mile)

Leighton Hall is the beautiful, historic home of the Gillow family, and if the house and contents do not interest you then the display of the birds of prey is bound to impress. Open from May to September.

Carnforth Station Visitor Centre (2½ miles)

Carnforth Station Visitor Centre is only a short drive away. The station is famous for scenes in the film "Brief Encounter", and volunteers have recently renovated rooms in the station back to a high standard.

Kirby Lonsdale (6 miles)

Kirkby Lonsdale is an unspoilt little market town about six miles east, the area being made famous by the landscapes of the painter Turner. Lovely walks by the river - pause at 'Ruskin's View', shops, pubs and cafes. Market day is Thursday.

Silverdale (2½ miles)

Enjoy a good walk to Silverdale, past the RSPB bird sanctuary and Silverdale golf course. Silverdale is famous for its sea washed turf.

Lancaster (10 miles)

Lancaster, about ten miles south, is full of historical sights, don't miss a tour around the castle, visit the cathedral and museum. Learn about the local surgeon who wrapped up his victim's remains in the Lancashire Evening Post!

Kendal (10 miles)

Kendal is another attractive market town about ten miles north and of course not much further on you are in the heart of the Lake District, all within half an hour's drive from Yealand.

Trout Fisheries

Bank House Fishery, Caton (12 miles)
Stocks Reservoir, near Slaidburn (25 miles) - the largest fishery in the North West of England

Rheged (near Penrith)

Rheged is an international award-winning visitor attraction, Europe's largest grass-covered building and an inspirational day out for all the family.

Local Places to Eat

Yealand Conyers (½ mile)

    The New Inn

Tel: 01524 732938
40 Yealand Road, Yealand Conyers, Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9SJ
Offer a wide range of home cooked fayre that caters for all in either the bar or separate non-smoking restaurant. Food served 12noon - 9:30pm daily.

Hale (2 miles)

    Kings Arms

Regular pub menu.

Silverdale (2½ miles)

    Silverdale Hotel

Shore Road, Silverdale, Carnforth LA5 0TP
Basic pub meals.
Tel: 01524 701 206
Fax: 01524 702 258

    Royal Hotel

Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth LA5 0TP
Variety of pub meals.
Tel: 01524
Fax: 01524

Beetham (3 miles)

    The Wheatsheaf

Family run local pub with good food.
The Wheatsheaf at Beetham, Near Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7AL
Tel: +44 (0)15395 62123 - Fax: +44 (0)15395 64840
E-mail: enquiries@wheatsheafbeetham.com
URL: www.wheatsheafbeetham.com/

Kirby Lonsdale (6 miles)

    The Snooty Fox Inn

Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2AH
Telephone: 01524 271308 Fax: 01524 272642

    Avanti Bar and Restaurant

57, Main Street, Kirby Lonsdale 01524 273500