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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
Located at the Village Hall, Langwathby, Penrith CA10 1NQ
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PENRITH
Located in the Crown Hotel car park.
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Penrith
A tramper is available free-of-charge from the shepherd’s hut. Accessible routes around the woodland for the tramper are marked on the visitor map. It is advisable to book the tramper in advance.
A 270-mile walk that will take you from Edale in the Peak District National Park along the Pennine ridge through the Yorkshire Dales, up into Northumberland, across the Cheviots, setting you down in Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. It passes…
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Crossings of the Eden, Belah, Argill Beck, Swindale Beck and Scandal Beck rivers, plus medieval Brough Castle (English Heritage) all feature on this ride.
PENRITH
Located at the Memorial Hall in Shapon Main Street.
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PENRITH
Fresh water, waste water and toilet disposal.
PENRITH
Located in the main car park.
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Pay & Display car park.
Public toilets adjacent to car park.
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
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PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 40 spaces.
CARLISLE
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ALSTON
Car parking spaces at Alston Town Hall, Front Street.
Parking is free and there are 10 spaces.
Public toilets located at the adjacent Town Hall.
PENRITH
Located on Fell Lane, Milburn, Penrith CA10 1TN
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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.
Public toilets adjacent to car park.
ALSTON
Public toilets located at the Town Hall.
Car parking spaces available, parking is free and there are 13 spaces.
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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 in the car park of the Globe Inn.
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