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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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Watermillock
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park at Aira Force
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.
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Crossings of the Eden, Belah, Argill Beck, Swindale Beck and Scandal Beck rivers, plus medieval Brough Castle (English Heritage) all feature on this ride.
Pay & Display car park with 125 spaces.
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
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
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017 to create a local network to support and encourage local artists. The Gallery showcases 40 local artists work and acts as a doorway to meet members,…
PENRITH
Located at Lowther Village Hall, Hackthorpe.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics and Textiles at this site.
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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).
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Located in the Broad Close Car Park on Chapel Street.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card, Plastics and Textiles at this site.
PENRITH
Located at the Village Hall, Langwathby, Penrith CA10 1NQ
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Plastics at this site.
CARLISLE
Located at the Primary School, High Hesket.
Recycle Cans, Foil, Glass, Paper, Card and Textiles at this site.
PENRITH
Free electric bike charging point, attached to the metal electric box.
APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
Pay and display car park with 50 spaces.
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
Male, female and accessible toilets.
Baby changing facilities.
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A walk on the banks of the river Eden, in the former Forest of Inglewood.
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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