Dalton-in-Furness, a historic settlement, can be found in a little valley on the end of the Furness Peninsula that sticks out into Morecambe Bay. Dalton, the former county seat of Furness, now boasts a diverse collection of establishments catering to its residents. A Victorian drinking fountain, the market cross, and 19th-century stone slabs used for fish drying are just a few of the noteworthy buildings in and around the town’s central square. Dalton Castle, a pele tower built in the 14th century, was initially used as a safe haven by the monks of Furness Abbey, a magnificent sandstone ruin in a tranquil forested valley. The South Lakes Wild Animal Park, the lone Laurel and Hardy museum in Ulverston, and the Haventhwaite Steam Railway to Lakeside (from which you may catch a steam train to Bowness or Ambleside) are all within easy driving distance of the city. In addition to Cartmel, Holker Hall, and Grizedale Forest, the beautiful Duddon Estuary and Duddon Valley are located just to the north of Dalton-in-Furness. Location on the outskirts of Lake District National Park and proximity to both mountains and beaches make this an attractive destination for hikers, bicyclists, and nature lovers.
