About Galesyke
Galesyke is set in an envious location a mile from the foot of the lake. There are many walks nearby around this dramatic, less well known & less crowded, area of the Western Lake District.
Galesyke
4 acre garden combining formal areas, shrubberies and woodland, dissected by the River Irt which can be crossed by a suspension bridge. In spring the garden is vibrant with azaleas and rhododendrons, in summer by an impressive collection of colourful hydrangeas. Set in the heart of the Wasdale valley the garden has an unforgettable backdrop of the Screes and the high Lakeland fells.
Owner Info
- Christine McKinley
- [email protected]
- 01946 726267
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Galesyke features
Location details
Galesyke,
Wasdale,
Cumbria,
CA20 1ET
Directions to Galesyke
From Gosforth, follow signs to Nether Wasdale & then to lake, approx 5m. From Santon Bridge follow signs to Wasdale then to lake, approx 2¼m.
Galesyke openings
For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.
Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission
Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-17:00
For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.
Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission
Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-17:00
For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.
Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission
Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-17:00
For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.
Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission
Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-17:00
Visit by Arrangement
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits .
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission
Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Accessibility
- No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs
Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Yes, coaches are accepted at Galesyke. Please get in touch with the owners for details.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Galesyke. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Galesyke, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Sorry, Galesyke does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Galesyke is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.