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  Little Salkeld Watermill, nr Penrith

Location
Grid reference - 
NY 567 360.
OS Sheet - 90.
1½ miles NE of Langwathby, off A686 Penrith to Alson road. 7 miles from M6 junction 40.

A traditional Cumbrian watermill with two overshot waterwheels, built about 1750, and extended about 1870 to enable oatmeal production. In full operation, producing a range of organic and biodynamic stoneground flours.

Opening times
Daily all year, 10.30 – 17.00, except Christmas to 31st January. Mill tours: Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays & Sundays.

National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday 8th May and Sunday 9th May 10.30 - 17.00.
Mill tours, Saturday and Sunday 12.00, 14.00, 15.30.
Free breadmachine demos, Saturday 11.00 and Sunday 12.00 using unbleached white flour; Saturday 14.00 and Sunday 15.00 using 100% wholewheat flour.
Breadmaking course, Saturday 10.00 to 16.00, £75 including coffee, lunch and tea. Booking essential.
Free breadmaking demos, Sunday 11.30, 13.00, 14.30.
Please book in advance by telephone or email as numbers are limited.

Contact
Nick and Ana Jones, 01768 881523

E-mail
organicflour@aol.com 

Web site
www.organicmill.co.uk

 


Photograph
©Jim Woodward-Nutt

 
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