On 6 December 2015, Storm Desmond caused extensive and devastating flooding to the village, with torrential rainfall and rivers bursting their banks.

Four days later, more rainfall caused rivers to burst their banks once again, leading to even more flood damage to businesses and homes in the village.

[3][4][5] Each year, on Easter Monday, a duck race is organised by the local mountain rescue team to raise funds.

The company was founded to provide a transport link for goods from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge and onwards to Penrith.

The village and surrounding area was used to film the TV drama series The Lakes, and has also featured in a scene in Coronation Street.