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Explore British Wool

All the breeds featured here are farmed within The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Their origins span Britain and beyond and each has its own distinct history and wool quality.
We highlight the breeds from which we currently source wool.
More will be added as our production expands.

Indigenous

"The Cotswold Lion"

The Cotswolds, with their rolling limestone hills and historic wool trade, gave rise to the distinguished Cotswold sheep, affectionately known as the “Cotswold Lion.” This ancient breed stands as a symbol of the region’s wool heritage, which supported the prosperity of many Cotswold towns.

  • Cotswold

    The Cotswold is one of Britain’s most impressive longwool breeds, renowned for its lustrous, flowing fleece and elegant stature. With its distinctive forelock and long, silky wool, it produces fibres prized for its sheen, strength, and suitability for high-quality textile work.

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Indigenous

English Breeds

England is home to some of the world’s most distinctive sheep breeds. From the hardy Cheviot of the northern borders to the muscular Suffolk of East Anglia, and from the versatile Romney of Kent to the historic Portland of the southwest, these breeds reflect the country’s diverse landscapes and farming traditions. This section highlights sheep prized both for their wool and lasting influence on flocks worldwide.

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    Suffolk

    The Suffolk is one of Britain’s most famous lowland breeds, prized for its medium wool. Recognised by its jet-black face and legs, it produces fleece suited to knitwear and lightweight fabrics, combining softness with durability

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  • A Cheviot Sheep standing in a grassy field with rolling hills in the background

    Cheviot

    The Cheviot is a hardy upland breed from the Anglo-Scottish borders, instantly recognised by its clean white face, pricked ears, and alert expression. Renowned for resilience and vigour, it produces strong, durable wool, making it one of Britain’s most enduring hill breeds.

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  • A Romney Sheep standing in a green field with rolling hills in the background

    Romney

    CONSERVATION BREED

    The Romney, also known as the Romney Marsh sheep, is one of Britain’s great long wool breeds, famous for its hardiness and versatile fleece. With its broad white face, strong frame, and dense wool, it thrives in damp lowland pastures and produces fibre prized worldwide for strength, lustre, and durability.

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  • A Portland Sheep standing in a grassy field with a scenic background

    Portland

    CONSERVATION BREED

    The Portland is one of Britain’s oldest and rarest native breeds, admired for its golden fleece and graceful appearance. Small, hardy, and gentle in nature, it produces a fine, creamy wool prized by hand-spinners and weavers for its natural warmth and soft handle.

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Indigenous

Welsh Breeds

Sheep are woven into the fabric of Welsh culture, and the country is famous for its striking native breeds. From the bold markings of the Kerry Hill to the dark wool of the Black Welsh Mountain, Welsh flocks are renowned for hardiness and character. This section highlights the breeds that give Welsh wool its distinctive reputation.

  • A Kerry Hill sheep with black face and white legs with black dots standing on a grassy field

    Kerry Hill

    CONSERVATION BREED

    The Kerry Hill is a striking Welsh breed, instantly recognisable by its white face boldly marked with black patches and black ears. Known for its hardy nature and distinctive looks, it produces fine, dense wool suited to knitwear and textiles, while also being valued for its adaptability in upland and lowland systems.

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  • A Black Welsh Mountain Goat sheep standing in a grassy field with mountains in the background

    Black Welsh Mountain

    CONSERVATION BREED

    The Black Welsh Mountain is Britain’s only pure black native breed, renowned for its striking appearance and hardy character. Small and agile, it thrives in upland environments and produces a dense, naturally black fleece ideal for hand-spinning and durable textiles.

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  • A Badger Face Welsh Mountain sheep with a black and white face standing in a grassy field with mountains in the background

    Badger Face Welsh Mountain

    CONSERVATION BREED

    The Badger Face Welsh Mountain is a striking and hardy upland breed, instantly recognised for its bold facial markings and adaptability. It thrives in rough hill conditions, producing a dense white fleece valued for durable textiles.

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  • A white Lleyn sheep standing in a grassy field

    Lleyn

    The Lleyn is a versatile Welsh breed, celebrated for its prolificacy, strong maternal instincts, and adaptability. With its clean whiteface and legs, its fine, dense fleece is valued for hand-spinning and knitwear.

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Imported

International Breeds

Not all sheep in British flocks are native. Some, like the Texel from the Netherlands, have been introduced and are now firmly established in the UK. These breeds, while not indigenous, play a major role in modern British sheep farming and wool production. This section explores the most significant of these newcomers.

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    Texel

    The Texel is recognised for its broad white face and strong build, producing dense fleece of medium-grade wool, making it popular among hand-spinners and crafters.

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  • Black sheep standing in a green field with rolling hills in the background

    Blue Texel

    The Blue Texel is a striking variant of the Texel breed, instantly recognisable by its distinctive steel-grey fleece and darker facial features. It produces a dense, coloured fleece popular among hand-spinners and crafters.

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  • A Zwarbles sheep with brown coat and a white face standing in a green field

    Zwartbles

    The Zwartbles is a distinctive and elegant breed, easily recognised by its rich dark fleece, white facial blaze, and white-tipped tail. Originating from the Netherlands, it produces a soft, naturally coloured wool that is highly sought after by hand-spinners for its warmth, depth of colour, and excellent spinning properties.

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How Our Wool Is Made

Explore how we transform fleeces from these exceptional breeds into our range of premium wool products

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