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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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KIRKBY STEPHEN
Public toilets adjacent to the car park. Free car parking with 12 spaces.
Penrith
Beautifully converted 17thC farm buildings. Gallery, vegetarian restaurant, gift shop and 128 seat puppet theatre.
PENRITH
Male, female and accessible toilets.
Baby changing facilities.
CARLISLE
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
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,…
Cumbria
The narrow dale of Mallerstang is the uppermost and remotest part of the Eden Valley (leading to the source of the River Eden on Black Fell Moss).
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park. Pay and display car park with 65 spaces. Charges apply 8am to 6pm.
PENRITH
Located in the car park of the Globe Inn.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics and Textiles at this site.
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.
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
Penrith (North Lakes) railway station is a station on the West Coast mainline, which serves as a major stop for people visiting the North Lakes area of Cumbria.
PENRITH
Male, female and accessible toilets.
Baby changing facilities.
PENRITH
Located at the Memorial Hall in Shapon Main Street.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics and Textiles at this site.
PENRITH
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
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…
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.
PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 37 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Charges apply every day from 8am to 8pm.
ALSTON
Free parking area with 10 spaces.
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.
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Pay and display car park with 50 spaces, including disabled spaces.
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