The Yealands

About The Yealands

The Yealands include some of the oldest settled areas in the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape – they are included in the Doomsday book as ‘Jalant’. They include the villages of Yealand Conyers and Yealand Redmayne and the hamlet of Yealand Storrs. The history of the Yealands offers a fascinating lens into the history of religious worship in England.  

During the mid-17th century, the villages of Yealand Conyers and Yealand Redmayne became associated with the persecuted Quaker movement. George Fox, a founder of the Quaker movement, preached at secret meetings in the area. A local man, Richard Hubberthorne, became influential in the movement – although he was imprisoned in Newgate for this, and died there in 1662. In 1692 the Friends Meeting House was built.

Lying to the west of the Yealands is Leighton Hall, the historic home of the Gillow furniture making family. Walk up Summerhouse Hill for stunning views, looking out for the stone-built limekiln along the way which serves as a reminder of our industrial heritage.

Popular sites to visit include:

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How to get there

The Yealands are located between Lancaster and Kendal, to the north of Carnforth and Warton and south of Beetham. The parish is in Lancashire.

Public Transport

Trains: 

The nearest railway station is in Silverdale – this is approximately 1-2 hours walk from the Yealands. There are regular trains to and from Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness.

Timetables can be found via National Rail Enquiries.

Information about Silverdale Station, including cycle storage and accessibility is available on the Northern Railway Website.

Buses: 

There are regular but infrequent bus routes serving The Yealands, connecting the villages to nearby Carnforth and Silverdale.

Bus information can be found here:

Bus Times - Yealand Conyers

Bus Times - Yealand Redmayne

Bus Times - Yealand Storrs

 

Parking

There is very limited on-street parking in the Yealands, and we recommend using public transport to visit if possible.

There have been recent incidents where parked cars have blocked gates, driveways and emergency services access, so please be very careful where you park in the village.

Public Toilets

The nearest public toilets including disabled access toilet facilities are found in:

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Silverdale (3 mile drive) w3w///underline.guessing.causes

The nearest accessible toilets are found in:

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Places to Eat and Drink

  • The New Inn
  • There are also places to eat in the nearby villages of Warton, Silverdale and Beetham.

Local Accommodation Providers

Before You Visit

Make sure you’re familiar with the updated Countryside Code, so that you can stay safe and help us look after this beautiful landscape.

When you’re visiting

Think about how you park – please don’t obstruct pavements and dropped kerbs, pathways, driveways or gates, or park on verges or blind bends. Make sure you leave enough room for a large vehicle such as a bus or fire engine to pass.

Drive safely – many roads in Yealand do not have pavements and at points can be very narrow. Be aware of people walking in the road. Observe the speed limit, drive carefully, and show consideration to people using prams and wheelchairs.

Take your litter home –  If you are going out for the day, take spare bags for litter, wipes, and waste – and take it home.

For more information about the village, visit The Yealands Parish Website