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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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PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 133 spaces. Cars, bikes and light goods vehicles allowed up to 168 consecutive hours (7 days).
Motorhomes, caravans and coaches up to 24 consecutive hours.
Public toilets located nearby in Little Dockray.
PENRITH
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
PENRITH
Penrith (North Lakes) railway station is a station on the West Coast mainline, which serves as a major stop for people visiting the North Lakes area of Cumbria.
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
Located in the car park of Morrison's supermarket.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics, Plastic bags and Textiles at this site.
Watermillock
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park at Aira Force
Ullswater Valley
The walk around Deepdale's skyline crest, taking in all its summits, is a rather surprising walk. In terms of distance it's not particularly long and in terms of height its summits are by no means highest in the Lake District, but for out and out…
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Household Waste Recycling Centre, Hobsons Lane, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4RN
Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics and Textiles.
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
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics, Plastic bags and Textiles at this site.
PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 104 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Parking charges apply between 8am and 6pm every day.
PENRITH
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card 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.
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.
Cumbria
The narrow dale of Mallerstang is the uppermost and remotest part of the Eden Valley (leading to the source of the River Eden on Black Fell Moss).
CARLISLE
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 37 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Charges apply every day from 8am to 8pm.
Pay & Display car park.
Public toilets adjacent to car park.
PENRITH
Located at the Primary School in Orton.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 128 spaces. Cars, bikes and light goods vehicles allowed up to 168 consecutive hours (7 days).
Motorhomes, caravans and coaches up to 24 consecutive hours.
Public toilets are located adjacent to the car park.
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