Our hoggets are raised by the Schofield family on National Trust land in the beautiful valley of Upper Wharfedale, just above the village of Buckden. This is peak Yorkshire Dales, with truly breathtaking scenery. The sheep spend their lives roaming meadows, slopes and moorland, grazing on lush pasture and wildflowers in this special landscape.

Swaledale Hogget with Unmistakable Yorkshire Character
Swaledale hogget hails from the stunning valley of Upper Wharfedale, where Garry and Gill Schofield farm National Trust land just above the village of Buckden. Here, on species-rich meadows, slopes and moorland, the sheep graze naturally on lush pasture and wildflowers. It is a low-input, conservation-focused system that supports biodiversity while producing exceptional native-breed meat.

Hoggets are yearling lambs, aged 12–24 months, left to fatten naturally on the nutrient-dense grass of the spring and summer months. Grown in the way nature intended and matured at their own pace, hogget is a testament to the superior quality, taste and texture of native-breed meat.

The result is deeply flavoured meat with a moderate covering of fat, more evolved in character than lamb yet more tender than mutton. It’s fantastic to cook with: equally at home in bold, spice-led dishes such as shawarma or tandoori, or in slow-braised, comforting recipes.

Swaledale Hogget is Always Fresh Never Frozen®, butchered to order, vacuum packed, and shipped in recyclable packaging to arrive safely insulated and ready to enjoy.