Duddon Bridge, near Broughton in Furness

On the southern edge of the Lake District National Park, Broughton in Furness serves a large rural community of hill farmers. Surrounded on three sides by grey, terraced Georgian houses, mainly of the 18^th century, the village's large main square echoes its past importance as a market centre for wool, oak baskets, cattle, and coppice wood products.

Both Wordsworth and 20^th century poet Norman Nicholson, who lived in nearby Millom, found the beauty of the area a literary inspiration. Wordworth was especially fond of the River Duddon and wrote a series of sonnets about it.

South of the village is the parish church, St Mary Magdalene. Although consecrated in 1547, it dates to Norman times. The Norman style nave and archway, Saxon walls, and an 18^th century clock tower intermingle in a mix of styles.

Duddon Bridge is an easy drive from M6 along the A595.  Half a mile from the River Duddon, Broughton in Furness is a popular spot for walkers and cyclers (the Cumbria Cycle Way and Coastal Way are both nearby). Scenery, nearby nature reserves, the Furness fells, and Lakeland attractions make this quiet village in a Duddon Valley hollow a spot to stop and enjoy

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