Photograph © Jim Woodward-Nutt

Little Salkeld Watermill, near Penrith

Location

Grid reference: NY 567 360
OS sheet: 90
Postcode: CA10 1NN
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 and Sunday, 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, tel. 01768 881523.

Email

organicflour@aol.com

Web site

www.organicmill.co.uk