Introduction

The sale of land at Swineside, Mungrisdale offers a rare opportunity to purchase two useful blocks of permanent pasture land lying within the National Park in the Mungrisdale valley.

The land will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing landholdings together with those with amenity, equestrian, conservation or alternative land use interests.

Directions

From Penrith, take the A66 heading westbound until reaching the turning for Mungrisdale.  Turn right up the valley and proceed along the main valley road for approximately 3 ½ miles until you reach the hamlet of Mosedale.  In Mosedale, take the first turning to the left signposted Swineside.  Proceed along this road for approximately ⅓ of a mile and Lot 1 is located on your left hand side. Continue up the valley for a further ½ a mile with Lot 2 being located on your left hand side. 

The location of the land is shown on the plans within these particulars and will be identified by way of a PFK sale board.

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The Land - Lot 1

Lot 1 comprises a single parcel of permanent pasture land which benefits from access from the road and a natural water supply.  The land on its northern most boundary is relatively flat in topography with the land falling away steeply to the west and south. 

The land is boundered in the main by drystone walls with post and wire fences along the beck edge and the land lies between 230 metres and 240 metres above mean sea level, falls within the Severely Disadvantaged Area and is classified as Grade 4 and Grade 5 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

The land benefits from a natural water supply via a gutter running across the western portion of the land.

The Land - Lot 2

Lot 2 of the land at Swineside extends to approximately 16.74 acres (6.77 hectares) or thereabouts and comprises four parcels of permanent pasture land together with a small area of mainly coniferous woodland.  The land is boundered by drystone walls, benefits from access from the road and has a natural water supply.

The land is generally flat in topography and lies at approximately 240 metres above mean sea level.  The land falls within the Severely Disadvantaged Area and is classified as Grade 4 and Grade 5 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

General Remarks, Reservations & Stipulations

Method of Sale

The land at Swineside is offered for sale by Private Treaty in up to two Lots.  The Vendor and sole selling Agents reserve the right to alter or divide the property or to withdraw or exclude any of the property at any time.

The Vendor reserves the right to vary any of the terms and conditions of sale or to change the method of sale without notice. For this reason, we recommend likely Purchasers should register their interest with the sole selling Agents as soon as possible in order that they are kept abreast of any changes to the marketing of the land.

Money Laundering Obligations

As a requirement of the Money Laundering Regulations (Money Laundering Terrorist Financing and transfer funds (information on the payer) regulations 2017) relating to property transactions, the selling agents are obliged to carry out Customer Due Diligence checks on all prospective Purchasers prior to any transaction being completed.  For further details please contact the Selling Agents. 

Tenure

The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon the date of completion.   

Access

The land Swineside benefits from roadside access.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not referred to in these particulars.

Any Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such restrictions and are advised to contact the Vendor's Solicitors for details: 

Arnison Heelis Solicitors, 1 St. Andrew's Place, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7AW. Jonathan Hannon acting.

Sporting and Mineral Rights

Lot 1 is former copyhold of the Manor of Dacre and therefore it is assumed that the sporting and mineral rights are reserved to the Lord of the Manor.

The sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale of Lot 2 in so far as they belong to the Vendor.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)

The land is sold without any entitlement to any BPS monies nor any De-linked payment.

Quotas & Environmental Schemes

For the avoidance of doubt, there are no schemes currently in place on the land.

Land Status

The land is classified as a mix of Grade 4 and Grade 5 under the former MAFF Land Classification System. 

Boundary Responsibility

As far as the Vendor is aware the responsibility for the boundaries are shown on the sale plan by inward facing ‘T’ marks. When no 'T' mark is shown, there is no further information available.

Plans & Schedule of Areas

The plans attached to these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey and are for reference only.  Any prospective Purchaser(s) will have deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land and schedule.

Fixtures & Fittings

Any fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars will be included in the sale, unless stated otherwise.

Measurements

The measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon. 

Health & Safety

Given the potential hazards of agricultural land, we request that you take as much care as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety.   

Viewing & Further Information

Viewing of the land at Swineside is permitted during any daylight hour provided a copy of these particulars is to hand.

Please do not obstruct any gateways, the public highway or any property belonging to any third party whilst viewing the land.

All viewings are to be undertaken on foot on all occasions and NO VEHICULAR ACCESS IS TO BE TAKEN TO THE LAND WHEN VIEWING IT.

For all enquires, please contact Jo Edwards at PFK Rural for further information on 01768 866611 or by email joedwards@pfk.co.uk

Authorities

Westmorland & Furness Council, Town Hall, Penrith, CA11 7QF

United Utilities, Dawson House, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LW

Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RL

General Reservations

The right is reserved to the Vendor(s) to amend, alter and incorporate fresh provisions as appropriate in respect of the above matters.

First Edition: July 2026

Particulars Prepared: July 2026

Photographs Taken: July 2026