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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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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).
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Located in the layby at west end of Main Street CA17 4AY.
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PENRITH
Located in the Eden Bridge car park.
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APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Located in the Broad Close Car Park on Chapel Street.
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ALSTON
Car parking spaces at Alston Town Hall, Front Street.
Parking is free and there are 10 spaces.
Public toilets located at the adjacent Town Hall.
PENRITH
Located at Lowther Village Hall, Hackthorpe.
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APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Open all day, seven days a week, chargeable times 8am to 6pm.
Watermillock
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park at Aira Force
Brampton
Talkin Tarn is a beautiful glacial tarn surrounded by ancient woodlands. The Tamper route circumnavigates the Tarn. You will get lovely views over the water, as well as, the chance to see the birds, flora and fauna that call the Tarn home.
PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 104 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Parking charges apply between 8am and 6pm every day.
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A walk on the banks of the river Eden, in the former Forest of Inglewood.
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…
PENRITH
Located at the Village Hall, Langwathby, Penrith CA10 1NQ
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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.
Pay & Display car park.
Public toilets adjacent to car park.
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.
PENRITH
Located on Fell Lane, Milburn, Penrith CA10 1TN
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PENRITH
Located in the car park of the Globe Inn.
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CARLISLE
Located at the Primary School, High Hesket.
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