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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.
Eden Valley The most peaceful haven of pastoral calm
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Penrith
Take a walking tour of the historic town of Penrith with a local Blue Badge Guide and discover the castle of the hunchback king, the grave of a giant and the birthplace of a soldier who survived the Charge of the Light Brigade.
Ullswater
Spacious, comfortable, warm and well-equipped, Broad How is a charming, large Lakeland house, sleeping 14, ideally sited in an acre of grounds, 0.5 mile from village of Patterdale, pub and shop. Restaurants, steamer and boat hire 1.5 miles.
Greystoke, Penrith
This will be a step by step class with beginners going slowly and learning a lot, while the more experienced practice new techniques with as much support as they need.
During the day, Lyn will guide you through the composition process of creating…
Penrith
New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with a takeaway creation to enhance your home. Join Ashlea for this hands on class, designed to teach you the basic methods of pattern placement, piping, putting in…
PENRITH
Located at the Village Hall in Melmerby.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
CARLISLE
Located at the Village Hall, Southwaite Road, Low Hesket, Carlisle CA4 0ES
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics and Textiles at this site.
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Public toilets adjacent to the car park. Free car parking with 12 spaces.
PENRITH
Located in the Eden Bridge car park.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
PENRITH
Fresh water, waste water and toilet disposal.
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).
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Pay and display car park with 50 spaces.
Pay & Display car park.
Public toilets adjacent to car park.
Cumbria
Crossings of the Eden, Belah, Argill Beck, Swindale Beck and Scandal Beck rivers, plus medieval Brough Castle (English Heritage) all feature on this ride.
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Free car parking with 12 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
CARLISLE
Located at the Primary School, High Hesket.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
Pay & Display car park with 125 spaces.
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
PENRITH
Electric bike charging point, located at The Upfront Gallery & Cafe, Nr. Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith.
A £1.50p part donation to puppet theatre applies for use of this facility.
PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 128 spaces. Cars, bikes and light goods vehicles allowed up to 168 consecutive hours (7 days).
Motorhomes, caravans and coaches up to 24 consecutive hours.
Public toilets are located adjacent to the car park.
PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 133 spaces. Cars, bikes and light goods vehicles allowed up to 168 consecutive hours (7 days).
Motorhomes, caravans and coaches up to 24 consecutive hours.
Public toilets located nearby in Little Dockray.
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