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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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Brampton
Talkin Tarn is a beautiful glacial tarn surrounded by ancient woodlands. The Tamper route circumnavigates the Tarn. You will get lovely views over the water, as well as, the chance to see the birds, flora and fauna that call the Tarn home.
Pay & Display car park.
Public toilets adjacent to car park.
PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 37 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Charges apply every day from 8am to 8pm.
Public toilets adjacent to car park.
PENRITH
Pay and display multip-storey car park on Ullswater road, with 11 spaces.
Open 7 days a weel. Height restriction: 2.10m.
CARLISLE
Located at the Primary School, High Hesket.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
Pooley Bridge
Located in the Lake District National Park car park.
Recycle Cans, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
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KIRKBY STEPHEN
Located in the layby at west end of Main Street CA17 4AY.
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PENRITH
Male, female and accessible toilets.
Baby changing facilities.
PENRITH
Located in the main car park.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Plastics at this site.
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.
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.
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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