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Cumbria’s Eden Valley and the North Pennines are two of Cumbria’s best kept secrets. Whether you want calmness and serenity or adrenaline-packed adventure, these epic landscapes offer the perfect place to reinvigorate. All away from the madding crowd.
From horseriding to rockclimbing, caving to paragliding, thrillseekers won’t be disappointed. As well as family cycling, classic climbs and mountain biking, you can join long-distance bike rides including the Pennine Cycleway, the Sea to Sea (C2C) and the Walney to Wear and Whitby (W2W). For uninterrupted walking, there’s everything from accessible routes like Dufton to High Cup Nick, to the challenge of the famous Pennine Way National Trail.
The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a rich tapestry of moorland heather, woodlands, hay meadows, and tumbling rivers and waterfalls. With some of the darkest skies in the country, it’s also the perfect place to stargaze.
At 1000 feet above sea level, Alston is England’s highest market town and the scenic South Tynedale Railway is the highest narrow gauge railway in the country too. Higher still is the village of Nenthead, with its fascinating mining and industrial past.
This is also a cultural landscape. See if you can spot the ‘Eden Benchmarks’, ten magnificent contemporary stone sculptures which pop up along the length of the River Eden.
Myths and legends fill the air in the ancient market towns of Appleby and Kirkby Stephen (both stops on the world-famous Settle to Carlisle Railway). This part of Cumbria is renowned for its sprinkling of prehistoric stone circles, Neolithic forts and dramatic landmarks like the 13th century Brougham Castle.
Soak in more heritage at historic homes and gardens Hutton in the Forest, Askham Hall Gardens, Acorn Bank and Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens – famous for the World's Original Marmalade Festival. The huge Lost Castle Adventure Playground at Lowther Castle and Gardens is also a must for families.
Of course, the gateway to the Eden Valley is Penrith with its distinctive red sandstone architecture and plenty of atmospheric pubs and specialist, family-run shops. Don’t miss Rheged with its galleries, cinemas, shops and café bursting with local produce.
Photo: Appleby-in-Westmorland
Explore Eden Valley & North Pennines
Luxury sandstone longhouses, converted barns, traditional B&Bs and even a castle: there’s no shortage of places to stay in the Eden Valley region.- There’s no shortage of pubs, restaurants and tea rooms in the Eden Valley featuring the very best of local produce.
- Check out our calendar of events to find out what’s going on during your visit.
- For history and culture, shopping and relaxing, or getting active in the countryside, the Eden Valley and the North Pennines has you covered.
- Explore the towns and villages of Eden Valley & North Pennines
- Let us help you find inspiring places to visit with our travel itineraries. Whatever your choice of location, duration and budget, check out our recommendations.
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Experience something truly unique. Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water…
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece of hand lettering? Jill…
Dinner at 1863 will no doubt generate conversation around the table on the night, but (we hope!)…
Traditional, luxury sandstone longhouse with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 2 Log burners in living…
Heads Nook Hall B&B offers a unique luxury Country Guest House experience, with a welcome as warm…
Star Gazing with a difference. Join us on our beautiful private country estate for an evening of…
Cross Fell and its near neighbour Great Dun Fell are ringed by an amazing network of high-level…
Fire, Food and Stars… A perfect evening, well spent! The session involves you learning how to…
Appleby in Westmorland to Arnside - 98 miles. From the Pennines to Morecambe Bay taking in much of…
Luxury restoration of sandstone barn into three ensuite bedroom accommodation (2 downstairs), open…
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to…
Create an original botanical lino print in full colour, aided every step of the way by artist Laura…
Shop, bar, restaurant, pony trekking, lake access, play areas. Open mid March to mid November
Discover this age old technique of casting in Pewter, create your own unique designs using a…
Hay meadows, wet grassland, scrub, hedges, ponds and the beck provide homes for a wealth of…
Make beauitful Porcelain 2d & 3d Christmas Decorations with Gwen Bainbridge Spend a lovely morning…
Carefully restored 17th century sandstone barn within the grounds of Melmerby Hall. 3 ensuite…
Melmerby Hall sleeps 18 guests in 9 ensuite bedrooms. An English country manor house, it boasts…
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Waternook & The Great Barn is an exclusive super-luxury five star Lakeside Accommodation with…
Family-run hotel with 5 en suite letting rooms. Real ales a speciality. Menu offering a wide choice…
Carefully needle felt a soft blended wool mix into a soft and unique endearing animal. With Annis…
10.00am – 4.00pm £75 Lunch included Material Charges £0 Make a simple, versatile pattern to…
Rock around the Christmas tree at the Inn on the Lake this December! Expect a sparkling party…
Eden Valley The most peaceful haven of pastoral calm
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Hartside Nursery Garden, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3BLTelephone
01434 381372 /381428Alston
A secluded cottage within a specialist nursery garden. Ideal for walkers, bird watchers and plant enthusiasts. Children and dogs welcome.
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our feet and experience the skill and workmanship demonstrated by these men, is indeed a privilege.
Penrith
A 14thC fortified home in course of reconstruction to provide craft centre.
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Talkin Tarn Country Park, Tarn Road, Brampton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA8 1HNTelephone
01228 598596Brampton, Carlisle
Join Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger on a wild adventure at Talkin Tarn Country Park in Carlisle filled with motorcar madness, wicked weasels, exciting escapes and plenty of messing about in boats.
The critically acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company…
Cumbria
Tracing the course of the River South Tyne downstream from Alston, this route provides an excellent short introductory ride to the area.
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Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4DETelephone
01768 341937Kirkby Stephen
A neo-Gothic Victorian fantasy, romantic, quirky, laid back and utterly beguiling. The ultimate escape. Truly family friendly. Anything goes at Augill except false formality. Winner of B&B of The Year 2008 - Cumbria Tourism.
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Ainstable, Penrith, CumbriaPenrith
Three stone circles and two smaller settings of boulders 12' across. Inside one of the circles was a series of cremations, one in a collared urn.
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Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JFTelephone
017684 86302Penrith
5* Holiday Park offering touring, glamping pods and self-catering overlooking Ullswater. Perfect for walking and relaxing breaks.
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
A fascinating day with Deborah Dawn, learning how to create your own botanical contact prints with real leaves on fabric and paper and make your own unique silk scarf.
In this workshop, suitable for all abilities, freshly collected leaves will be…
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Waternook, Howtown, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA10 2NDTelephone
07709098507Ullswater
Waternook & The Great Barn is an exclusive super-luxury five star Lakeside Accommodation with concierge services available.
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
+441768483984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
Rediscovering Pencils in Art with Margaret Jarvis
Although considered by many as simply grey and prosaic, the once humble pencil is re-inventing itself into a much more diverse offering than times past. On this course we will explore the…
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
+441768483984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
Laura's evocative designs on cushions, lampshades and giftware have recently been widely featured in Country Living, Gardens Illustrated and several Interior design magazine. 'Discovering that I am a direct descendant of James Sowerby, famous…
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
Morning session 10am - 1.00pm inc light lunch at end
Afternoon 1.00pm –4pm inc light lunch at start
£35 a quick light lunch included, see below for optional extras
Make a professional Hand rolled Drum lampshade from your chosen…
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
Impressionist sketching; light effects in oil pastel with Roy Simmons ... Beginners and intermediates.
The French impressionists changed art, just about everyone agrees on that. What interests me is how they worked in colour to create those…
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Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke, Penrith
In this workshop you’ll be creating a beautiful Christmas willow angel.
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Upfront Gallery, Nr Hutton in the Forest, Skelton, Penrith, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA11 9TGTelephone
01768484538Skelton, Penrith, Carlisle
The Breath -
Ríoghnach Connolly and Stuart McCallum are the creative heart of The Breath. And for them, it's all about the song.
Connolly writes the only way she knows how; a stream of poetic consciousness giving rise to honest, personal, heartfelt…Address
Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke, Penrith
Cumbrian willow master Phil Bradley will join us yet again and guide us through a day of sculpting and creating our own willow birds either for our own garden or fireplaces.
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Alston
Family-run hotel with 5 en suite letting rooms. Real ales a speciality. Menu offering a wide choice of dishes giving real value for money. Solway CAMRA Pub of the Year 2009 & 10.
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Howtown, Pooley Bridge, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA10 2NATelephone
01768 807450Pooley Bridge, PENRITH
A family-friendly club with clubhouse and changing facilities on the lakeside, offering sailing on beautiful Ullswater from March until November with something for everyone, young and old, novices or experienced sailors.
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Park Foot, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2NATelephone
017684 86309Penrith
Family park set in magnificent scenery with access to lake Ullswater. Modern facilities for touring caravans and camping include bar, restaurant, takeaway, shop, pony trekking, tennis, bike hire, laundry and childrens playground.
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