LAND AT MURTON FELL, LAMPLUGH

PROPERTY/LAND DESCRIPTION

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE – Extending to approximately 64.51 Hectares (159.41 acres)

An opportunity to purchase a substantial block of upland grazing ground located on Murton Fell (also known as Knock Murton), near the village of Lamplugh in West Cumbria. The land occupies an attractive and accessible rural setting.  

The property comprises a block of grazing ground extending to approximately 64.51 hectares (159.41 acres) situated on Murton Fell (Knock Murton).

The land benefits from excellent access, with a well-maintained shared track running through the holding from the public highway. Nearest the road lies approximately 9 acres of sound grazing land, which provides the opportunity for outwintering, before the land gradually rises to heather moorland fell at higher elevations. Previously divided into smaller parcels, the land is now managed as a single unit.

The majority of land is designated as CRoW (Countryside and Rights of Way) Common Land and is classified as Grade 5 under the Agricultural Land Classification. A natural water supply is available via springs located throughout the holding.

Subject to the necessary consents, the land may offer potential for a range of alternative uses such as amenity, conservation, biodiversity net gain (BNG) projects, projects involving carbon, rewilding or leisure and tourism enterprise. The attractive upland setting and natural landscape may appeal to buyers looking to diversify into environmental ventures.

KEY FEATURES

• Large single block of land with excellent access extending to 159.41 acres (64.51 ha).
• Approximately 9 acres of improved grazing adjacent to the public highway
• Land rises gradually to heather moorland at higher elevations
• Located in a scenic upland area near Lamplugh, West Cumbria
• Suitable for agricultural, conservation or environmental uses

DIRECTIONS

From the village of Lamplugh head south out of the village. On the corner, bear left towards Inglenook. Continue on this road for 1.5 miles. The entrance to the fell is on the left hand side, marked by a small hardcore layby and gate.

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