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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
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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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Grade 2 listed former Carriage House set within Blencowe Hall's grounds. 3 double ensuite bedrooms,…
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of…
3 luxury wood and canvas glamping yurts, with electricity, full size king beds and log burning…
Learn the skills to paddle a canoe safely and confidently on lakes and flat water rivers in the…
A leading holiday cottage lettings company with a selection of handpicked cottages in Cumbria and…
A beautiful Norman church on site of 7th century monastery in peaceful Lakeland location and home…
Owned and operated by the Heath Family, the award-winning Hillcroft Park is set in the beautiful…
A walk on the banks of the river Eden, in the former Forest of Inglewood.
Our guided Dark Sky mountain walks are great fun, hassle-free and you get to see the Lake District…
Traditional, luxury sandstone cottage with 2 double ensuite bedrooms. Cast iron log burning stove &…
A relatively easy 112 miles cycle route through the beautiful scenery of the Eden Valley. The route…
Visit our lovely café for morning coffee, a light lunch or afternoon tea. You can relax in front of…
Our shortest route has no huge hills to tackle, but the lofty northern fells are an ever-present…
Opened in April 2019, The Queen’s Head Askham is a village pub with a difference just a two minute…
Barn Cottage is 17thC barn conversion with great character with lots of exposed beams and stonework…
We offer a wide range of land and water based activities in the Lake District including RYA sailing…
Haweswater is the most easterly lake in the Lake District and is also an important reservoir.…
Melmerby Hall sleeps 18 guests in 9 ensuite bedrooms. An English country manor house, it boasts…
The Barn carries a wide range of locally sourced gifts; a great selection of quality outdoor…
Idyllic setting overlooking Ullswater. Number one holiday park on Tripadvisor in the Lake District…
After a night at the Inn on the Lake on the shores of Ullswater the day starts with a brief climb…
This ‘hidden gem’ is the earliest known surviving example of a small English parish church designed…
Contemporary informal dining in the friendliest surroundings
Design and make your own bespoke beautiful jewellery in a day. You can even bring along a small…
Eden Valley The most peaceful haven of pastoral calm
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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
Sculpt a life size chicken wire Hen or Duck for your Garden with Susan Nichols.
Every so often in summer, Sue travels from the furthest reaches of East Yorkshire to the Lake District to teach those west of the Pennines how to make her fabulous wire…
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Blencowe Hall, Blencowe, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DFTelephone
07968 258234Penrith
Grade 2 listed former Carriage House set within Blencowe Hall's grounds. 3 double ensuite bedrooms, 1 downstairs. Open plan kitchen dining and log burning stove in sitting room with beautiful views. Private parking and garden with Weber 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
Join Alister Neville, learn & carve a design for a decorative plaque, bowl or house sign.
Arriving in a large van weighed down with 3 workbenches Alister brings a full set of wood carving tools for each student, plenty of resources and pieces of…
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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.
Penrith
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Castle. The venture coincides with the launch on the Lowther Estate of a network of dedicated cycling and walking trails. This will enable…
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Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NGTelephone
015396 23204Kirkby Stephen
3 luxury wood and canvas glamping yurts, with electricity, full size king beds and log burning stoves. They have access to a shared eco toilet and hot woodland shower. The yurts are situated right on the banks of our river, in a riverside woodland…
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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
Hand Stitch a leather bag in a day with Ruth Pullan
This workshop will give you the basic skills needed for leather work and at the same time you will make yourself a lovely bag using pre cut leather panels carefully prepared by Ruth. There will…
Ullswater
Learn the skills to paddle a canoe safely and confidently on lakes and flat water rivers in the beautiful Ullswater valley.
A leading holiday cottage lettings company with a selection of handpicked cottages in Cumbria and the Lake District.
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Dacre, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 0HLPENRITH
A beautiful Norman church on site of 7th century monastery in peaceful Lakeland location and home of the Dacre Bears, four unique medieval stone statues.
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Roe Head Lane, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2LTTelephone
017684 86363Penrith
Owned and operated by the Heath Family, the award-winning Hillcroft Park is set in the beautiful Ullswater Valley, and offers year-round holiday accommodation to suit every taste and pocket.
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A walk on the banks of the river Eden, in the former Forest of Inglewood.
Our guided Dark Sky mountain walks are great fun, hassle-free and you get to see the Lake District in a whole new light – Starlight. You will meet your friendly local guide a couple of hours before sunset, where they will lead you up the mountain…
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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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-A relatively easy 112 miles cycle route through the beautiful scenery of the Eden Valley. The route passes through; Carlisle, Brampton, Kirkoswald, Langwathby, Dufton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Penrith, and Dalston.
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Askham Hall, Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PFTelephone
01931712350Penrith
Visit our lovely café for morning coffee, a light lunch or afternoon tea. You can relax in front of our log burning stove or enjoy the sunshine in our secluded garden. During spring and summer (peak times only) you can enjoy a pizza from our…
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.
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Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PFPenrith
Opened in April 2019, The Queen’s Head Askham is a village pub with a difference just a two minute walk from Askham Hall.
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Unthank, Nr. Hutton-in-the -Forest, Penrith, Cumbira, CA11 9TGTelephone
017684 84538Penrith
Barn Cottage is 17thC barn conversion with great character with lots of exposed beams and stonework. Cedrus Lodge is a unique design eco-lodge. Both properties are set within the grounds of Upfront Gallery.
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Hutton in the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9THTelephone
01768484449Penrith
Join us to celebrate Father's Day with the 18th Classic Cars in the Park event.
Set in truly stunning surroundings, Hutton in the Forest in North Cumbria, is the perfect backdrop to display classic cars, kit cars, custom, modern classics,…
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