The King George IV Inn, Eskdale Green, is a centuries old traditional Cumbrian inn offering good food, real ales, malt whiskies and a choice of self catering accommodation including our new, luxury cabin. Refurbished in July 2010, the new owners extend a warm welcome to all visitors to the Eskdale Valley, whether you're staying with us, having a meal or simply stopping for refreshments on your journey.

Standing at the head of one of England's finest valleys, the inn is conveniently situated on the T-junction at the end of the narrow road that runs through the valley from Hardknott Pass - Englands steepest road!

It is said there has been an inn on the site since Roman times and we have endeavoured to retain the traditional country charm whilst offering comfortable surroundings in which to relax and have a drink and meal. The inn boasts open fires, oak beamed ceilings and original slate flagged floors (so walkers are welcome at all times without having to remove their boots at the door!).

The King George IV is deceptively large with two distinct bar areas, a restaurant and external seating for a further 40 in the patio areas. We are a dog-friendly pub and happy for any obedient dog to join you inside, asking only that you keep your pet close to you. We have welcomed many a weary walker and their canine friends to the King George - the perfect excuse to take your dog for a walk!

We stock a good selection of local ales plus a choice of bottled or draught lager, wines and soft drinks. We also have a huge selection of malt whiskies for you to sample.

The Eskdale Valley is an excellent base for any holiday or weekend away. With so many scenic walks starting within the valley you could stay a week and never need to use the car. Indeed this is one of the big attractions to the many people who come back year after year, especially those with children - with a single road running along the valley and Hardknott and Wrynose Passes at the other end, the Eskdale Valley experiences far less traffic than most places in the Lake District.

Attractions reached from within the valley include:

• The village of Boot with it's traditional working flour mill.
• Hardknott Fort - the remains of a Roman fort towards the summit of Hardknott Pass.
• Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway - a small gauge railway that runs through the valley from the village of Boot to Ravenglass on the coast.
• Stanley Ghyll Force - a 60ft waterfall set within a breathtaking narrow ravine.
• The River Esk which flows through the valley and can be followed via a woodland walk.
• St Catherine's Church - a small 12th century church by the river.
• An Outward Bound centre in Eskdale Green.
• Numerous walks to suit all tastes and levels of fitness.

Just outside the valley or a little further afield you will find:

• Wasdale including Wastwater - Britain's deepest lake set in the valley voted 'Britains Best View'.
• Ravenglass - a small seaside town that can be reached via the valley's railway.
• Muncaster Castle - a short walk from Ravenglass and offering castle tours, garden walks and an owl centre.
• Scafell Pike and Great Gable mountains - reached by either driving to the head of Wasdale valley or setting off across Sca Fell from Eskdale.
• Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead and Ambleside - accessed via Hardknott and Wrynose Passes.
• Fishing.
• Horse riding / pony trekking.