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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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A walk on the banks of the river Eden, in the former Forest of Inglewood.
PENRITH
Pay & Display. (NT members free). High Cascades has 35 spaces, Park Brow has 15 spaces.
Best for accessing the high fells or walking to Aira Force. These smaller pay and display car parks are located just off the A5091.
Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen Hostel is located in the centre of the town, making it ideal for a stop over on the Westmorland and Furness Way.
PENRITH
Tarmac car park overlooking Wet Sleddale reservoir. with space for up to 15 vehicles, no height barriers. 5 mins from M6.
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).
PENRITH
Pay and display multip-storey car park on Ullswater road, with 11 spaces.
Open 7 days a weel. Height restriction: 2.10m.
A 270-mile walk that will take you from Edale in the Peak District National Park along the Pennine ridge through the Yorkshire Dales, up into Northumberland, across the Cheviots, setting you down in Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. It passes…
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Pay and display car park with 50 spaces, including disabled spaces.
PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 104 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Parking charges apply between 8am and 6pm every day.
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Free car parking with 12 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 37 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Charges apply every day from 8am to 8pm.
PENRITH
Pay & Display. (NT members free).with 35 spaces.
For access to beachside picnics, watersports and a longer trail to visit the Aira Force waterfall. Glencoyne has direct lake access (road crossing necessary, please take care) and is also the centre…
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
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
Crossings of the Eden, Belah, Argill Beck, Swindale Beck and Scandal Beck rivers, plus medieval Brough Castle (English Heritage) all feature on this ride.
Front St, Alston
The Loft @ Walter's is a beautifully renovated apartment finished to a high standard, offering a stylish and comfortable retreat right in the heart of Alston. Tucked away at the top end of the Main Street, it enjoys a peaceful position while still…
Pay & Display car park with 130 spaces, operated by The National Trust.
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
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.
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Open all day, seven days a week, chargeable times 8am to 6pm.
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