Raskelf · North Yorkshire
Hand reared meat and breeding stock from the heart of rural North Yorkshire
Over twenty rare and heritage British breeds, kept and shown by Lyn Arrowsmith for more than thirty-five years.
A working farm keeping Britain’s native breeds alive
Raskelf Rare Breeds is owned and managed by Lyn Arrowsmith of Raskelf. Established over 35 years ago, Lyn has a passion for rare breed animals that has seen her competing and winning at some of the most prestigious rare breed events in the country.
She works closely with organisations such as The Rare Breeds Survival Trust to preserve these breeds and educate the public about their importance — from the most ancient sheep in the British Isles to traditional outdoor pigs and heritage poultry.
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What we offer
Rare breed meat packs
Slow grown, grass fed beef, lamb, hogget, pork and heritage turkey, collected from the farm.
Breeding stock
Breeding stock and summer lambs from most of our breeds, plus advice for new keepers.
Fleeces & wool rugs
Raw fleeces from our flocks available from March onwards, along with wool rugs.
Farm visits
Interactive educational tours for nursery classes, school groups and clubs.
Around the farm
See all breeds
Our best seller
Rare breed meat packs, collected from the farm
Grass fed beef, lamb, hogget, mutton, pork and heritage turkey, butchered to order into packs that suit all budgets. Price on enquiry, and collection from the farm at Raskelf by arrangement — we don’t post or deliver.
What customers say
“We've tried the lamb, pork, beef and turkey and it's by far better than meat from supermarkets. Great taste.”
Victoria Wilkinson
“Got half a lamb recently. Best lamb we've ever had. So tasty and very lean. All with the added good feeling of buying local. Looking forward to trying the beef we've just bought.”
Sarah Crane Harrison
“The best beef you will ever eat — just so tender and full of flavour.”
Liz Westmoreland
Order a meat pack, or ask about stock and farm visits
Call or email Lyn Arrowsmith directly — we’re always happy to talk through what meat is available for collection, and which breeds might suit you.