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Shap in Cumbria
A stone village on Cumbria’s eastern edge

Shap

Shap is a long historic village east of the Lake District, with a market hall, nearby abbey ruins and access to moorland, limestone and the Haweswater area.

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Your guide to Shap

Shap is a long historic village east of the Lake District, with a market hall, nearby abbey ruins and access to moorland, limestone and the Haweswater area.

Grey stone houses line the old A6 through the village, reflecting Shap’s role on the main route north. Beyond the centre, Shap Abbey, prehistoric stones and industrial landscapes reveal a long and varied human history.

The village is a practical base for the Westmorland Dales, Wet Sleddale, Haweswater and eastern approaches to the Lake District. It appeals to walkers and travellers seeking open country and easy motorway access.

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Shap Chippy

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