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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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Public toilets adjacent to car park.
PENRITH
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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).
Pay & Display car park with 130 spaces, operated by The National Trust.
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
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.
PENRITH
Located at the Primary School in Orton.
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Penrith
Beautifully converted 17thC farm buildings. Gallery, vegetarian restaurant, gift shop and 128 seat puppet theatre.
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.
PENRITH
Located at the Village Hall, Langwathby, Penrith CA10 1NQ
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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.
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).
PENRITH
Located at the Memorial Hall, Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1XW
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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
Located at the Memorial Hall in Shapon Main Street.
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PENRITH
Located at Lowther Village Hall, Hackthorpe.
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Brampton
The tearoom is located on the waterfront at Talkin Tarn and offers beautiful views from the balcony out across the water to the Pennine hills beyond.
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