Shap Abbey

No. 1143 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 313 for history. History, 16.3 km from Glenridding.

The ruins of an abbey.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Wheelchair
Not accessibleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Website
english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/shap-abbeyOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.59 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
New Ing Lodge CampingStay, 18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping
Oaklands Country ParkStay, 18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping
Mosedale CottageStay, 14 km from Windermere and BownessHikes and fells
Newby End Farm Caravan SiteStay, 22 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Lowther Castle Inn17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Crown Inn18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Crown & Mitre Inn14 km from GlenriddingFood and pubs
Birchwood Cafe18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Shap Swimming Pool22 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkRainy day
The Exhibit ‘A’ Gallery18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkArt and galleries