Shap Premonstratensian Abbey, including the precinct wall, abbey mill and mill race, and two fishponds

No. 2049 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 705 for history. History, 16.4 km from Glenridding, just outside the Lake District National Park.

The remains of a Premonstratensian abbey at Shap, protected as a scheduled monument along with its precinct wall, abbey mill and mill race, and two fishponds.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.56 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
Mosedale CottageStay, 14 km from Windermere and BownessHikes and fells
Oaklands Country ParkStay, 18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping
Aragon CampingStay, 13 km from GlenriddingCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
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
The Mardale Inn13 km from GlenriddingFood 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