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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
Located at the Memorial Hall, Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1XW
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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.
PENRITH
Male, female and accessible toilets.
Baby changing facilities.
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).
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
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…
PENRITH
Fresh water, waste water and toilet disposal.
PENRITH
Male, female and accessible toilets.
Baby changing facilities.
PENRITH
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics, Plastic bags and Textiles at this site.
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…
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
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
Free electric bike charging point, attached to the metal electric box.
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
Located at the Memorial Hall in Shapon Main Street.
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PENRITH
Pay and display car park with 104 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Parking charges apply between 8am and 6pm every day.
PENRITH
Located in the Crown Hotel car park.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Pay and display car park with 65 spaces. Charges apply 8am to 6pm.
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
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.
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