Lacy's Caves
Little Salkeld, Penrith
Lacy's Caves consist of five chambers carved out of the sandstone cliffs directly above the River Eden at Glasson
by just to the north of Little Salkeld.
The caves were commissioned in the eighteenth century by Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Lacy who lived in nearby Salkeld Hall. He was infamous for once attempting to blow up the stones of Long Meg.
The caves were used by Colonel Lacy as a romantic folly for entertaining his guests. The area was originally planted with ornamental gardens, containing colourful rhododendrons, some of which still survive.
Please note: The footpath is closed from Little Salkeld to Lacy’s Caves until further notice and is not accessible.
Lacy's Caves
Lacy's Caves consist of five chambers carved out of the sandstone cliffs directly above the River Eden at Glassonby just to the north of Little Salkeld.
The caves were commissioned in the eighteenth century by Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Lacy who lived in nearby Salkeld Hall. He was infamous for once attempting to blow up the stones of Long Meg.
The caves were used by Colonel Lacy as a romantic folly for entertaining his guests. The area was originally planted with ornamental gardens, containing colourful rhododendrons, some of which still survive.
Please note: The footpath is closed from Little Salkeld to Lacy’s Caves until further notice and is not accessible.
Miles: 10
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