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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
Free car parking with 12 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
PENRITH
Located in the Crown Hotel car park.
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PENRITH
Located at the Memorial Hall in Shapon Main Street.
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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.
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
Pay and display car park with 104 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Parking charges apply between 8am and 6pm every day.
PENRITH
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PENRITH
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KIRKBY STEPHEN
Electric bike charging point, located at The Fat Lamb Hotel, Ravenstonedale.
A donation to Mountain Rescue is requested for use of this facility.
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Located in the Broad Close Car Park on Chapel Street.
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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).
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
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,…
PENRITH
Male, female and accessible toilets.
Baby changing facilities.
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
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Pooley Bridge
Located in the Lake District National Park car park.
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APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
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PENRITH
Located on Fell Lane, Milburn, Penrith CA10 1TN
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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…
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