One of the many great things about Ravenstonedale is the wide variety of activities available for visitors and locals to enjoy. In addition to the many activities available locally Ravenstonedale is within easy driving range of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales which greatly extends the range of activities available.
The River Eden and its tributary, the River Belah, offer river fly fishing for wild brown trout.
There are several opportunities to enjoy horse riding in Ravenstonedale and furher afield.
There are some interesting National Trust properties within easy drives from Ravenstonedale.
There is no bowling green in Ravenstonedale but there are several within easy driving distance.
David and Caroline Morris have an art gallery in Ravenstonedale exhibiting work by local artists.
The ruins of a Gilbertine monastic house are in the grounds of St Oswald’s Church in Ravenstonedale.
Cumbria Classic Coaches normally operate heritage trips in summer to Hawes and Barnard Castle.
The scenic Settle-Carlisle railway passes within 2 miles of Ravenstonedale at Kirkby Stephen.
The source of the River Lune is in Ravenstonedale parish on the fells just above Newbiggin-on-Lune.
Ravenstonedale is a short drive away from the Lake District National Park which lies to the west.
