Brackenrigg is a beautiful place, in a stunning location….and as business owners and managers we recognise our responsibility to operate all aspects of our businesses in an environmentally responsible manner.

Brackenrigg Barn and High Rigg have both achieved a Silver Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme, and piloted the new Biodiversity Award sponsored by Natural England

View the wildlife page here!

This is what's been achieved so far, and is planned for the near future:

* Recycling of; glass, paper, cardboard, metals, plastic and compost kitchen vegetable matter.

*Use of environmentally-friendly cleaning & laundry products, and provide these for you to use.

*Use of low energy light bulbs and other energy saving devices where appropriate. Both Brackenrigg Barn and High Rigg buys Green electricity.

*Brackenrigg Barn & High Rigg have loft insulation, and are double-glazed throughout. High Rigg has cavity wall insulation.

*Heating use is monitored to ensure plentiful warmth & comfort without waste.

*Reuse: Always up for ideas, eg old wardrobes for raised beds in the polytunnel, old cd's as bird scarers, old sheets for dust sheets etc

*High Rigg has funded planting of 500 willow trees to provide fuel and as a major carbon off-set. More tree planting is planned in the woodland.

*For those who wish to minimise car use, you can bring your bikes (with a secure bike store on site) or hire bikes in Keswick. Bus routes & timetables are available and, of course, wonderful walks straight from the door.

*There are bird nesting boxes and feeders for both the birds and red squirrels. In this sensitive area it is also important to monitor carefully for encroachment by grey squirrels.