Crookabeck, Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0NP.

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Cumbria is the home of the attractive and hardy Herdwick Sheep. Herdwick Sheep are great characters with white faces and legs. The most widely known breeder of Herdwicks was Beatrix Potter, the children’s story writer, who left several farms and their flocks of Herdwicks to the National Trust When she died.

The lambs are jet black when they are born with white ears. At one year old (known as hogs) the fleece becomes dark brown. After shearing they gradually turn grey, just like us!. The fleece is spun and used for tweeds, rugs and hand knitting wool. Herdwick wool is hard wearing, non fading and completely natural.

Herdwick ewe with 2 new born lambs

Herdwick hogs at Crookabeck

Unfortunately, many Herdwicks were culled in 2001 due to Foot and Mouth Disease, particularly young stock. Luckily, Crookabeck Herdwicks survived.

Young Herdwick Sheep at Crookabeck

Herdwicks are slow grown and produce top quality meat with a superior flavour. A limited number of breeding stock are available for sale each year.

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