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Troutbeck can be found between Windermere and Ambleside, just off the Kirkstone Pass. The village of Troutbeck is spread along a hillside which runs from Town End to Town Head. The houses, cottages and farms can be found spread along a narrow lane bordered by dry-stone walls. Most of the buildings can be found or centred around springs or wells.

Troutbeck is designated a Conservation Area, with a number of buildings which date from the 17th to the 19th Centuries. Some of the buildings have retained the original features such as mullioned windows, heavy cylindrical chimneys and a rare example of an exposed spinning gallery can be seen.

One of the oldest properties is Townend situated at the southern end of the village. Townend is a farmhouse with whitewashed walls and stone mullioned windows and was built in 1623 by George Browne and remained in the family until 1943 and now is the hands of the National Trust. Inside this fine 17th Century Yeoman's house you will discover low ceilings. Original home carved oak panelling and furniture and stone flagged floors.

The church and the former school can be found in the valley which was rebuilt in the 18th Century has an east window created in 1873 by William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones and Ford Madox Brown.

At the northern end of the village is a 17th Century inn "Mortal Man" and a delightful Clock Cottage with farms and cottages that cluster around the buildings.

Clicking on the various Level Maps below will show different map views of Troutbeck and District. Maps Courtesy of Multi Map.
County Level Map
Town Level Map
Street Level Map