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There are some charming towns and villages dotted across the Eden Valley and North Pennines, with plenty to discover – from local markets to history and heritage.
Penrith is a great place to indulge in some retail therapy, with independent shops and national names; as well as its fascinating 14th century castle, which is well worth a visit. In the Eden Valley, discover a rich variety of bustling markets towns – including Alston, one of England’s highest.
The scenic Settle to Carlisle railway runs across the area, stopping at Appleby and Kirkby Stephen, making for a great way to get around; with stunning views of the surrounding landscapes as you travel.
Explore the towns and villages in and around Eden Valley and North Pennines, Cumbria including Alston, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Kirkby Stephen and Penrith.
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Ullswater
Wet bouldering, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock hopping...
Whatever you want to call it, whether it’s a descent or ascent or a splash down the river, it’s a buzz.
Penrith
Spend time in Acorn Bank garden and woodland with Wild Soul practitioner Alex Murgatroyd who will lead you through the seasonal highlights at Acorn Bank, taking time to notice and fully engage with nature.
Alex is leading 3 Nature Connection walks…
Ullswater
We all have our own personal Mount Everest, climbing is one way to conquer yours. Rock Climbing whether indoors or outdoors is a great group or family activity. With the opportunity for learning the basic skills and looking after each others safety…
Greystoke, Penrith
On this course, we will be working in a fast, fun and intuitive way and will move through this exciting step by step technique to producing a really effective piece of art.
Using a variety of media we will find new ways to work, both as sketches…
Ullswater Valley
The walk around Deepdale's skyline crest, taking in all its summits, is a rather surprising walk. In terms of distance it's not particularly long and in terms of height its summits are by no means highest in the Lake District, but for out and out…
PENRITH
Located in the Crown Hotel car park.
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APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Located in the Broad Close Car Park on Chapel Street.
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PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 37 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Charges apply every day from 8am to 8pm.
PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 104 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Parking charges apply between 8am and 6pm every day.
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
A small car park in the centre of Dufton. If this is full there is also plenty of parking available round the green or outside the church. All parking is free.
Penrith
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017 to create a local network to support and encourage local artists. The Gallery showcases 40 local artists work and acts as a doorway to meet members,…
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Free car parking with 12 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Pay and display car park with 65 spaces. Charges apply 8am to 6pm.
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
Cumbria
The only ride in this guide with some traffic-free sections, including the shared use dismantled railway route over two viaducts, once part of the coke carrying Stainmore Railway (more details from www.nvt.org.uk).
PENRITH
Located at the Memorial Hall, Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1XW
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PENRITH
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
PENRITH
Tarmac car park overlooking Wet Sleddale reservoir. with space for up to 15 vehicles, no height barriers. 5 mins from M6.
No services available at this site so please ensure you take all waste away with you.
ALSTON
Public toilets located at the Town Hall.
Car parking spaces available, parking is free and there are 13 spaces.
ALSTON
Located next to Wright's Garage.
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