Troutbeck, Lakes

Troutbeck is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Lakes, in Westmorland and Furness unitary authority in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. It is north of Windermere town, and west of the A592 road, in the valley of Trout Beck. It is a conservation area and includes the National Trust property of Townend. In 1961 the parish had a population of 592.

Village amenities

Post Office, General Store and Teashop
Village Institute
The Mortal Man Inn. Has the "Oh, Mortal Man" verse on the pub sale, with reference to Sally Birkett's Ale:
The Queen's Head Hotel
Jesus Church, with unusual Pre-Raphaelite stained glass
Limefitt Caravan Park

History

Troutbeck was formerly a township and chapelry in Windermere parish, from 1866 Troutbeck was a civil parish in its own right until it was abolished on 1 April 1974 to form Lakes.