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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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A high-level approach to the summit plateau of the eastern giant, High Street, then a steady…
High Greenside Bed and Breakfast is in a beautiful location situated on the fringe of the…
Idyllic setting overlooking Ullswater. Number one holiday park on Tripadvisor in the Lake District…
The Spa at the North Lakes Hotel is the perfect destination to unwind and have some well-deserved…
Ancient Orton village (with its own chocolate factory) makes a welcome midway refreshment stop…
A fascinating day with Marian learning how to create your own Botanical contact prints with real…
A day of textures and patterns using traditional rolling mills on sheet pewter; create your own…
Haweswater is the most easterly lake in the Lake District and is also an important reservoir.…
Opened in April 2019, The Queen’s Head Askham is a village pub with a difference just a two minute…
Trek for loved ones, and raise money to support people devastated by dementia. Experience the…
The Byre is one of three luxurious self-contained holiday cottages sitting within a large converted…
The Living Space is a place for eating, meeting and lounging on sofas. Its food is fresh, bold and…
Tracing the course of the River South Tyne downstream from Alston, this route provides an excellent…
Painting a Looser Botanical in Watercolour with Lyn Evans Lyn likes to paint her watercolours…
Discovering 'Appliqué & Stitch' Freehand Machine Embroidery with Sarah Ames. Freehand machine…
'Painting on Silk' with Margaret Wilmot Spend an exciting day with Margaret creating a design and…
Romantic Lakeland Stone cottages with terraced garden. The ideal location for a Lake District…
Waterfoot Park is located within the Lake District National Park, easily accessible from J40 M6.
Join us for a day walk up England's third-highest mountain on an awesome ridge walk, including some…
A charming Barn Conversion, renovated to a high standard yet retaining old world charm. 2 bedrooms,…
A botanically themed canvas of 'Paint, Print and Stitch' with Kay Leech A lovely day with Kay…
An escape like no other in the heart of the Lake District! Join Stereophonics, Supergrass,…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
The north western side of Ullswater is a mixture of low rolling fells interspersed with picturesque…
Eden Valley The most peaceful haven of pastoral calm
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Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LRTelephone
017684 86666Penrith
The Honeybee Pod is our new glamping pod.
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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
Nature and Botanics in Lino Cut with Sue Rowland
Spend a lovely day with Sue learning the art of lino cutting with a botanical/wildlife theme. To start the day you will learn various mark making and texture techniques on a small section of lino to…
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.
Our shortest route has no huge hills to tackle, but the lofty northern fells are an ever-present backdrop as you ride westwards along quiet country lanes to the pretty village of Greystoke and back.
Appleby-in-Westmorland
A climbing session on a mountain crag or rocky outcrop is one way to keep fit, and challenge yourself. As you look at the rock face the height and apparent blankness of the rock is what first strikes you, but when you get up close you realise the…
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
01768 483984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
Needle Felted Garden Birds . . 'The Wren ' with Helen Hammond
Spend a lovely day being guided through how to make this beautifully detailed Wren using the needle felting process.
Your Wren will have a slightly sculpted low relief appearance,…Address
Park Foot Holiday Park, Howtown Rd, Pooley Bridge, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, CA10 2NAPooley Bridge
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Elk Cottage, Glassonby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1DUTelephone
07968 258234Penrith
Traditional, luxury sandstone cottage with 2 double ensuite bedrooms. Cast iron log burning stove & leather armchairs in living room. Oak & granite kitchen and separate utility. Dining room leads to French doors onto lawned garden with BBQ
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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
Exploring Wonderful Ways with Botanical Watercolour' from Realism into the abstract with Karen Innes
A two day course with Karen exploring different ways to create detail in Botanical painting using Watercolour.
Karen will focus on the plant and…
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Lowther Castle, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HHTelephone
01931 712192Penrith
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther Castle is one of the northwest's most spectacular visitor attractions. Its setting within the Lake District National Park is truly beautiful while the…
Ullswater
Our restaurant is a relaxed, ambient space with an open kitchen and views of the lake. Another Place, The Lake is a relaxed, convivial hotel on the shores of Ullswater from where you can explore the great outdoors. At the heart are good food, fresh…
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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, bike hire, laundry and childrens playground.
Penrith
There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green grass roof. It’s where we share every aspect of what we love about our place.
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Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LRTelephone
017684 86666Penrith
This beautiful cottage is situated in its own secluded hidden place, in a peaceful and angelic rural setting in the village of Watermillock. It is completely surrounded by green fields, with immense views of Lake Ullswater and her spectacular array…
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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
10.00am – 4.00pm
£75 Lunch included
Material Charges £0Make a simple, versatile pattern to flatter your figure, choose from either a bodice/tunic pattern or Trousers or alterations to Bodice - styled uniquely to you.
TUNIC workshop - see…
Cumbria
The Barn carries a wide range of locally sourced gifts; a great selection of quality outdoor clothing and a "canine corner" so you can spoil your best friend! We also produce our own hand made fudge in store and its is free to sample!
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Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2ERTelephone
01768 865381Penrith
The George and Dragon is a stylish country inn with a cosy bar, lovely restaurant and comfortable bedrooms - ideally located on the edge of the Lake District, in a lesser known part of Cumbria.
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Boroughgate, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, Cumbria, CA16 6XFTelephone
01768 361269APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
St Lawrence's church is a grade I listed building, of late 12th century foundation, rebuilt late 13th after a raid by the Scots, restored 16th by Lady Anne Clifford, followed by two rounds of 19th century internal remodelling.
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Pooley Bridge, Soulby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JFTelephone
017684 86302Penrith
Waterfoot Park is located within the Lake District National Park, easily accessible from J40 M6.
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