Sheep have been farmed on the fells and in the Lakeland valleys for centuries. At one time the Lake District hills were covered in woodland but the sheep now eat any tree seedlings that try to grow.

In many ways the sheep is largely responsible for the look of the Lake District nowadays.

This farm in Langdale is similar to many others you will find around the Lake District.

Notice the slate roofs and dry stone wall construction. You can also see the pens used to sort sheep when they are brought down from the fell.

The rich soil of the valley floor offers rich fields of grass where sheep and sometimes cows can graze.

Due to the rugged nature of the Lake District and the limited areas of flat ground, there is little arable farming.

Several times during the year, the sheep are rounded up by the shepherds and their dogs.

These dry stone wall pens which can be found in most Lakeland valleys are used to organise the sheep.