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Things to do in the Eden Valley

Whether you’re into history and culture, shopping and relaxing, or getting active in the countryside (or maybe a combination of all of these?), the Eden Valley and the North Pennines has you covered - and there’s even an IMAX cinema to enjoy!

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  1. Penrith Castle
    Penrith Castle

    Address

    Castlegate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7HX

    Telephone

    0191 2691200

    customers@english-heritage.org.uk

    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.

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  2. Shap Standing Stones
    Shap Standing Stones

    Address

    Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3QG

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Penrith

    Today, the principal feature is the Goggleby Stone, a 12 ton monolith, which was re-erected in 1975 after it had fallen - some 3500 years after first being set on end.

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  3. Day 1: Ullswater - Grasmere
    Day 1: Ullswater - Grasmere

    Address

    Ullswater, -

    website@cumbriatourism.org

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    After a night at the Inn on the Lake on the shores of Ullswater the day starts with a brief climb past the beautifully situated Lanty's Tarn, which was created by the Marshall Family of Patterdale Hall in pre-refrigerator days to supply ice for an…

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  4. Brampton & Haltwhistle Tour
    Brampton & Haltwhistle Tour

    Address

    Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3RF

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    elizabeth.mcdonald@eden.gov.uk

    Cumbria

    This cycle tour heads north from Alston exploiting the breach in the Penines cut by the River South Tyne to explore the stretch of Hadrians Wall between Brampton and Haltwhistle.

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  5. Lowther Valley
    Lowther Valley

    Address

    Penrith, CA11 7TP

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Pedal southwards, rising gradually to the open limestone farmland between Cumbria’s High Fells and the Eden Valley. Then freewheel down to the River Lyvennet and the charming limestone villages which mark its course.

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  6. Westmorland Way
    Westmorland Way

    Address

    -

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Appleby in Westmorland to Arnside - 98 miles. From the Pennines to Morecambe Bay taking in much of the Lake District and remaining entirely within the old county of Westmorland.

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  7. Arragon's Cycle Centre
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    Arragon's Cycle Centre

    Address

    2 Brunswick Rd, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7LU

    Telephone

    01768 890344

    info@arragons.com

    Penrith

    Arragons Cycle Centre is run by Phil & Sarah with the help of a dedicated team of Sales Staff and Cycle Technicians. The business has been in the family for 50 years, with Sarah's parents owning the shop previously.

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  8. Gardens
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    Askham Hall Gardens

    Address

    Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PF

    Telephone

    01931 712 350

    enquiries@askhamhall.co.uk

    Penrith

    Askham Hall has 12-acres of beautiful gardens (with an edible theme), an animal viewing area and a stylish rustic café.

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  9. Leacet Stone Circle
    Leacet Stone Circle

    Address

    Cliburn, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2DW

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Penrith

    Circle is 37' across, seven stones and the retaining kerb of a destroyed cairn. Nineteenth-century excavations produced a cremation.

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  10. Kayaking with Adventure Vertical
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    Kayaking on Ullswater with Adventure Vertical

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    07849 398 288

    info@adventurevertical.co.uk

    Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to discover. Take a sunset paddle with a picnic dinner or journey to a sheltered hidden bay for a lunch, kayaking is as relaxing or demanding as you like.…

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  11. Greystoke and back
    Greystoke and back

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    Penrith, CA11 7TP

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    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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  12. Edenhall Estate
    Edenhall Estate

    Address

    The Courtyard, Edenhall, Cumbria, CA11 8ST

    Telephone

    01768881430

    bookings@edenhallestate.co.uk

    Edenhall

    Join us at Edenhall Estate, a world of tranquility and adventure right between The Lake District National Park and the drama of the Pennine Fells

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  13. Climbing with Adventure Vertical
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    Climbing in Ullswater Valley with Adventure Vertical

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    Ullswater

    Telephone

    07849 398 288

    info@adventurevertical.co.uk

    Ullswater

    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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  14. Eden Valley Circular Cycle Route
    Eden Valley Circular Cycle Route

    Address

    -

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    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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  15. Newshield & West Allendale
    Newshield & West Allendale

    Address

    Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3RF

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    elizabeth.mcdonald@eden.gov.uk

    Cumbria

    This route climbs out of Alston and heads down to Nenthead before exploring the fascinating upper reaches of the West Allen Valley.

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  16. Shap to Kirkby Stephen
    Shap to Kirkby Stephen

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    Cumbria, CA10 2DA

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    The terrain on this part of the route is a limestone plateau and points of interest are found in the primitive and prehistoric settlements evidenced by stone circles and earthworks of old settlements. This part of the route also offers splendid…

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  17. Abseiling with Adventure Vertical
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    Abseiling in Ullswater Valley with Adventure Vertical

    Address

    Ullswater

    Telephone

    07849 398 288

    info@adventurevertical.co.uk

    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?

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  18. Lyvennet Valley
    Lyvennet Valley

    Address

    Penrith, CA11 7TP

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Pedal southwards, rising gradually to the open limestone farmland between Cumbria’s High Fells and the Eden Valley. Then freewheel down to the River Lyvennet and the charming limestone villages which mark its course.

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  19. Askham Fell
    Askham Fell

    Address

    Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7PT

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    charles.thornton@eden.gov.uk

    Cumbria

    Great cycling activities for all the family in the Lake District and Cumbria. With mountains and valleys, miles of mature forest, endless lake and coastal shores, the landscape of Cumbria makes an amazing place to go cycling.

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  20. Cycle Hire at Lowther Castle
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    Arragon's Cycle Hire at Lowther Castle

    Address

    Lowther, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HH

    Telephone

    07745190227

    arragonscycles@mac.com

    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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