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There are some charming towns and villages dotted across the Eden Valley and North Pennines, with plenty to discover – from local markets to history and heritage.
Penrith is a great place to indulge in some retail therapy, with independent shops and national names; as well as its fascinating 14th century castle, which is well worth a visit. In the Eden Valley, discover a rich variety of bustling markets towns – including Alston, one of England’s highest.
The scenic Settle to Carlisle railway runs across the area, stopping at Appleby and Kirkby Stephen, making for a great way to get around; with stunning views of the surrounding landscapes as you travel.
Explore the towns and villages in and around Eden Valley and North Pennines, Cumbria including Alston, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Kirkby Stephen and Penrith.
Eden Valley The most peaceful haven of pastoral calm
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KIRKBY STEPHEN
Electric bike charging point, located at The Fat Lamb Hotel, Ravenstonedale.
A donation to Mountain Rescue is requested for use of this facility.
PENRITH
Located at Lowther Village Hall, Hackthorpe.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics and Textiles at this site.
Cumbria
Crossings of the Eden, Belah, Argill Beck, Swindale Beck and Scandal Beck rivers, plus medieval Brough Castle (English Heritage) all feature on this ride.
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Public toilets adjacent to the car park. Free car parking with 12 spaces.
PENRITH
Located in the Crown Hotel car park.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
Middlegate, Penrith
Penrith and Eden Museum is an Accredited Museum, which aims to collect, preserve and display material reflecting the history and culture of the Penrith and Eden district.
ALSTON
Electric bike charging point, located at The Hive, Nenthead, Alston.
A £1 Donation to Air Ambulance is requested for use of this facility.
PENRITH
Electric bike charging point, located at The Upfront Gallery & Cafe, Nr. Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith.
A £1.50p part donation to puppet theatre applies for use of this facility.
PENRITH
Located in the car park of Morrison's supermarket.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics, Plastic bags and Textiles at this site.
Pay & Display car park.
Public toilets adjacent to car park.
Cumbria
The only ride in this guide with some traffic-free sections, including the shared use dismantled railway route over two viaducts, once part of the coke carrying Stainmore Railway (more details from www.nvt.org.uk).
ALSTON
Located next to Wright's Garage.
Recycle Cans, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics and Textiles at this site.
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
A small car park in the centre of Dufton. If this is full there is also plenty of parking available round the green or outside the church. All parking is free.
PENRITH
Located at the Village Hall in Melmerby.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
ALSTON
Free parking area with 10 spaces.
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Household Waste Recycling Centre, Hobsons Lane, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4RN
Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics and Textiles.
PENRITH
Pay and display multip-storey car park on Ullswater road, with 11 spaces.
Open 7 days a weel. Height restriction: 2.10m.
PENRITH
Car park with space for 25 vehicles, located at the head of the Mardale Valley and overlooking Haweswater. Parking is free.
No services available at this site so please ensure you take all waste away with you.
PENRITH
Free electric bike charging point, attached to the metal electric box.
ALSTON
Car parking spaces at Alston Town Hall, Front Street.
Parking is free and there are 13 spaces.
Public toilets located at the adjacent Town Hall.
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