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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!
Eden Valley The most peaceful haven of pastoral calm
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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
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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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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Penrith
Askham Hall has 12-acres of beautiful gardens (with an edible theme), an animal viewing area and a stylish rustic café.
Penrith
Circle is 37' across, seven stones and the retaining kerb of a destroyed cairn. Nineteenth-century excavations produced a cremation.
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.…
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.
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
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…
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.
Cumbria
This route climbs out of Alston and heads down to Nenthead before exploring the fascinating upper reaches of the West Allen Valley.
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…
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?
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.
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.
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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