The bluebells are always spectacular at Thornthwaite Farm, and this year is no exception. The Lake District is renowed for its bluebell woods, these photos were taken at the farm, much of which is classified as ancient and semi ancient woodland. Up to 50% of the world’s population of bluebells are found in the UK, [...]
This Chestnut tree suggests that Autumn is on its way. Officially starting on the 22nd September, autumn is a great time of year to visit the Lake District, with the constantly changing scenery and colours of gold, brown & yellow . There is always plenty to do in the Lake District, here are just a [...]
Haytime is finally underway here at Thornthwaite Farm in the Lake District. We don't cut our fields until after the 15th July as part of our higher tier environmental scheme. This ensures that any flowers and grasses have seeded, thus continuing the improvement of our traditional hay meadows. The forecast looks good for the rest [...]
We have had some lovely warm Summer evenings in the Lake District for the past couple of weeks. Here at the farm we are getting ready to clip the sheep, who are certainly feeling the heat at the moment, and spend most of the time in the shade of the trees, venturing out into the [...]
The bluebells are always spectacular at Thornthwaite Farm, and this year is no exception. The Lake District is renowed for its bluebell woods, these photos were taken in Fell End Wood at the farm, which is classified as ancient woodland. Up to 50% of the world’s population of bluebells are found in the UK, they [...]
We have had some great spring weather in the lake District recently, and it looks set to continue. We have been for a lovely walk today in Longfield Wood on the farm, to look at the beautiful primroses which always look so pretty nestled next to the river bank. The bluebells are also just starting [...]
Welcome to Thornthwaite Farms new website developed by Commendium Ltd. We love the look of our new website, as well as a complete redesign there are some fresh new photos of the farm, and the self catering holiday cottages and Log Cabin . In addition, there is an online booking system which lets you check availability and book online [...]
Latest Arrivals Thornthwaite Farm is a working farm with a number of sheep ranging across the area. Our lambing season normally runs from 1 April to 31 May. Most of our sheep are "mules", which are a Swaledale ewe crossed with a Blue Faced Leicester ram. The resultant sheep is then crossed with a Beltex [...]
