Ravenstonedale is a village and large civil parish in Cumbria, on the watershed between the River Lune and River Eden. The village lies 4 miles (6 km) south west of Kirkby Stephen. The parish includes the village of Newbiggin-on-Lune and several smaller settlements including Bowderdale, Brownber, Greenside, Stennerskeugh, Wath and Weasdale. Large areas of moorland lie within the parish, extending 5 miles (8 km) south west of the village to the northern side of the Howgill Fells. The parish had a population of 570 in 2001, increasing to 594 at the 2011 Census.
Historically also known as "Russendale", the parish is divided into four parts (known as 'angles'): Town, Newbiggin-on-Lune, Bowderdale and Fell End.
The origin and etymology of the name are obscure. An alternative spelling may be Rausyngdale
The parish was historically in the county of Westmorland. Since 2016 it has been within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Distance between:
London to Ravenstonedale224 Miles / 361 Kms Liverpool to Ravenstonedale75 Miles / 120 Kms
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