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From horse-riding to rock climbing, caving to paragliding, thrill seekers won’t be disappointed in this beautiful part of the county. Want to get out and about on two wheels? There are family friendly cycling routes, classic climbs, and mountain biking trails to discover. Plus, we’ve got stunning stretches of 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 National Landscape 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 1000ft above sea level, Alston shares the title of England’s highest market town; while the scenic South Tynedale Railway is the highest narrow gauge railway in the country. Higher still is the village of Nenthead, with its fascinating mining and industrial heritage.
This is also a cultural landscape. See if you can spot the ‘Eden Benchmarks’: ten magnificent contemporary stone sculptures which can be found 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 even more heritage at historic homes and gardens like Hutton in the Forest, Askham Hall, 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.
Don’t miss a visit to Penrith - the gateway to the Eden Valley, with its distinctive red sandstone architecture; plenty of atmospheric pubs; and specialist, family-run shops. Make sure to include a trip to Rheged with its galleries, cinemas, shops and café bursting with local produce.
Explore Eden Valley & North Pennines
Do you have an apple tree growing in your outdoor space that needs identifying? Here's your chance!…
learn how to use rag rugging tools including a latch hook and cutting gauge, you will then start to…
Live music event in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity and Air Ambulance with Entertainment, Raffle,…
Come and taste different varieties of apples and explore our orchard. During these weekends,…
learn the basic metal smithing techniques of sawing, sizing accurately, filing, sanding, bezel…
Leading Cumbria Outdoor Film makers come together to screen their films and answer questions…
We are charity event raising money for great north air ambulance, papyrus and yellow wellies, over…
You will learn various techniques such as how to size, texture, form, solder, shape and polish,…
Taste the Lakes is not your average half marathon. Set across Greystoke Castle's private parkland…
learn how to sew a fully lined bag, using the 'bagging out' technique to ensure there are no raw…
Fifty four artists will open their studios or create a pop-up exhibition as part of this free event…
Heritage open weekend with free entry to venues and activities 19th and 20th Sept in Appleby in…
explore a range of card collagraph techniques, creating textured plates that will make unique…
Leo Houlding will walk us through some of his recent amazing adventures like Climbing, exploring…
Cold Springs Community Orchard hosts an Apple day once again! Have your apples pressed; go…
"All was quiet in the deep dark wood…" not for long! The Gruffalo & Child will be making personal…
During this workshop, you will design, cut and print five reduction lino prints in two colours,…
A 10k road race for all abilities, on quiet country lanes, with start & finish within the beautiful…
a fabulous 4-hour workshop celebrating our fabulous feathered friends, whilst exploring the…
Apple Day at Hutton-in-the-Forest on 20 September celebrates traditional orchard fruit with apple…
Jordan Wylie explores how the great outdoors can inspire better mental and physical well-being…
Develop some different watercolour techniques that can be used for portraits. Photographs and…
Celebrating the beauty, behaviour, symbolism and diversity of birds through the work of 57 UK…
Join Jan Beadle for a day of weaving on a 4 shaft table loom and learn to weave the classic Tweed,…


Eden Valley The most peaceful haven of pastoral calm

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20 St Lukes Rd, Kirkby Stephen
Enjoy an excellent introduction to the charms of the English Lake District on the official Cumbria Way Walking Holiday.
Penrith
Master the 'Art of Nordic Walking' with our , Nicky Merrett, AKA Nordic Nic, or Sean Bolland our new expert instructor. Both Nicky & Sean are qualified instructors with British Nordic Walking. They will take you through the ‘10 Steps to Nordic…
Nr Kirkby Stephen
Contemporary informal dining in the friendliest surroundings
20 St Lukes Rd, Kirkby Stephen
Ride the legendary Coast to Coast cycling route, a 280km+ journey from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay, through some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. With customizable itineraries, you choose your pace—whether a fast-paced 3-day challenge or a…
Ullswater, Penrith
5* Holiday Park offering touring, glamping pods and self-catering overlooking Ullswater. Perfect for walking and relaxing breaks.
Ullswater
Fancy feeling the freedom of abseiling down a cliff or off a railway viaduct?
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock face or abseil down the side of a railway viaduct?
Pooley Bridge
Just a stone's throw away from Lake Ullswater, Hillcroft Park boasts one of the most stunning locations of any UK holiday park, offering glamping with a choice 19 eco-pods of two types.
Kirkby 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…
Kirkby Stephen
A Victorian fantasy, romantic, quirky, laid back and utterly beguiling. The ultimate escape. 'A truly amazing place' Les Routiers. Huge bathrooms, beautiful beds, top quality linen, big fluffy towels. Fresh ground coffee, home-made biscuits and…
Bampton, Haweswater
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit wildlife, water and people.
Ullswater
1863 is more than a bar, bistro and B&B accommodation with seven elegant bedrooms; we are a family affair who enjoy getting the little things just right, welcoming guests back times and again to share in a slice of Lake District paradise.
Little Musgrove, Kirkby Stephen
Low Ploughlands is set in the Eden Valley, nestled at the foot of the Pennines. Located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and the Lake District you are spoilt for choice on the great outdoors.
Brockram & Keld barns converted with…
Penrith
Westmorland Hotel is a welcoming, contemporary hotel located just behind Tebay Services on the M6, perfectly positioned between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Despite its motorway proximity, the hotel enjoys a peaceful setting surrounded…
Penrith
The mainly 15thC remains of a castle begun by Bishop Strickland of Carlisle and developed by the Nevilles and Richard lll. Set in a municipal park opposite the railway station.
Penrith
Lakes For All: luxury self-catering, wheelchair accessible holidays in the Lake District, Cumbria for people with physical disabilities and their families.
Penrith
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country. When you do this at Lowther, you have found the lost castle.
Penrith
At the George and Dragon, our commitment to exceptional food has garnered us numerous awards throughout the years. We attribute our success to our field-to-fork philosophy, where we prioritize home-grown ingredients and showcase the culinary…
Penrith
Take a warm Cumbrian welcome, a team of people who love to look after you and fantastic facilities, a perfect combination at any time of the year. Public areas are spacious with log fires and deep, comfy sofas throughout.
Penrith
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.
Ullswater
Spacious, comfortable, warm and well-equipped, Broad How is a charming, large Lakeland house, sleeping 14, ideally sited in an acre of grounds, 0.5 mile from village of Patterdale, pub and shop. Restaurants, steamer and boat hire 1.5 miles.
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