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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
Pay and display car park with 104 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Parking charges apply between 8am and 6pm every day.
Public toilets adjacent to car park.
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Located in the layby at west end of Main Street CA17 4AY.
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PENRITH
Located in the Eden Bridge car park.
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ALSTON
Located next to Wright's Garage.
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PENRITH
Pay & Display. (NT members free). High Cascades has 35 spaces, Park Brow has 15 spaces.
Best for accessing the high fells or walking to Aira Force. These smaller pay and display car parks are located just off the A5091.
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.
Middlegate, Penrith
Penrith and Eden Museum is an Accredited Museum, which aims to collect, preserve and display material reflecting the history and culture of the Penrith and Eden district.
PENRITH
Located in the main car park.
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CARLISLE
Located at the Primary School, High Hesket.
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PENRITH
Located at the Village Hall, Langwathby, Penrith CA10 1NQ
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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
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.
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).
CARLISLE
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PENRITH
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PENRITH
Located in the Crown Hotel car park.
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PENRITH
Located at the Memorial Hall, Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1XW
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