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The Eden Valley is Cumbria at its most peaceful, a haven of pastoral calm and serenity that is the perfect spot to get away from it all, but without having to go too far.
Imagine a landscape of rolling meadows broken up by dry-stone walls and sleepy villages of sandstone cottages, criss-crossed by ancient Scottish droving lanes and paths. Add a handful of historic castles and a sprinkle of prehistoric stone circles and Neolithic forts. And then, just for good measure, add England’s most scenic railway line and England’s highest market town - Alston, at 1000 feet above sea level.
A hidden gem? We certainly think so. Flanked on its western side by the magnificent fells of the Lake District National Park and the equally stunning moorland and forests of the North Pennines to the east (which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), this is England at its finest, where all kinds of country pursuits can be enjoyed at leisure.
Fancy some salmon or trout fishing? The waters of the River Eden are ideal spots, as is Ullswater to the southwest, where you can indulge your passion surrounded by glorious mountain scenery. The valley has plenty of stables and trekking centres if you want to explore the region on horseback, while the Eden Valley Loops run for 84 miles around Ullswater and the North Pennines and are perfect for riders, cyclists and walkers.
High above Castle Carrock and the King’s Forest, Simmerson Hill marks the spectacular end to the Pennine chain and has wonderful views in all directions: eastward toward Hexham and Newcastle; northward to Hadrian’s Wall and Scotland; and westward to Solway Firth and the Isle of Man.
Running through it is the Settle to Carlisle line, which cuts a scenic route through the valley and stops at a series of historic villages and market towns, including Penrith, Appleby-in-Westmorland (famous for its horse fair), Armathwaite, Langwathby and Kirkby Stephen.
Photo: Appleby-in-Westmorland
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Luxury sandstone longhouses, converted barns, traditional B&Bs and even a castle: there’s no shortage of places to stay in the Eden Valley region.- There’s no shortage of pubs, restaurants and tea rooms in the Eden Valley featuring the very best of local produce.
- Check out our calendar of events to find out what’s going on during your visit.
- For history and culture, shopping and relaxing, or getting active in the countryside, the Eden Valley and the North Pennines has you covered.
- Explore the towns and villages of Eden Valley & North Pennines
- Let us help you find inspiring places to visit with our travel itineraries. Whatever your choice of location, duration and budget, check out our recommendations.
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Conveniently located just fifteen minutes from the M6 motorway and halfway between Penrith and…
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC…
A climbing session on a mountain crag or rocky outcrop is one way to keep fit, and challenge…
Nestling at the foot of the Pennines and enjoying uninterrupted views of the Lakeland fells, our…
Carefully restored 17th century sandstone barn within the grounds of Melmerby Hall. 3 ensuite…
Pedal southwards, rising gradually to the open limestone farmland between Cumbria’s High Fells and…
Historic, luxury restoration of sandstone barn into cottage with 4 ensuite bedrooms with private…
Hike a marathon through the Lake District National Park. Starting in the beautiful grounds at…
Own your very own Lakeland retreat! If you've fallen in love with the Lakes and are looking to stay…
One day Beginners' workshop ~ Learn essential knowledge and practical skills to improve your…
Create your own beautiful jewellery with Sterling Silver, Pearls and Semi-Precious Stones.
A lovely day with Cumbria's Willow master Phil Bradley creating a small Willow Angel We are so…
There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green…
Welcome to the world of glamping! We have four heated self-catering Glamping Pods for hire.
Idyllic setting overlooking Ullswater. Number one holiday park on Tripadvisor in the Lake District…
Set amongst the gentle rolling fells on the northern side of Ullswater, the modest peaks of Great…
A short stroll from the main Aira Force car park is the Aira Force tea-room, a place to relax and…
This area is rich in prehistoric remains including a standing stone, stone circle and cairns. Moor…
The long haul in the afternoon between lunch and supper can now be bridged in considerable style…
Appleby in Westmorland to Arnside - 98 miles. From the Pennines to Morecambe Bay taking in much of…
Use traditional hand carving and whittling skills to create a beautiful hand carved bird on this…
Camper Van rental, with a selection of HYMER vehicles available to rent, some of which are dog…
Blencowe Hall accommodates 24 guests in 12 double bedrooms, 10 ensuite and 2 on the ground floor.…
Creating Reflections ~ Water in the Landscape with Frances Winder Join this gently encouraging…
Eden Valley The most peaceful haven of pastoral calm
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
+441768483984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
'Artist Blacksmith for a Day' with Adrian Woods - making Rams Head Pokers.
Take Artist Blacksmith Adrian Wood arriving with his apprentice Andy from Cleveland equipped with 4 portable blacksmith furnaces, anvils and many tools and you have the…
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
+441768483984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
A lovely day with Cumbria's Willow master Phil Bradley creating a small Willow Angel
We are so happy that Phil runs several courses here at Greystoke, he has been teaching here since 2005 - his days are always popular, inspirational and relaxing.…
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Todd Hills Hall Farm, Melmerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1HPTelephone
07968 258234Penrith
Luxury restoration of sandstone barn into three ensuite bedroom accommodation (2 downstairs), open plan dining kitchen with 2 oven Aga and hob, log burner, garden furniture, Weber BBQ, private garden and parking. Walkers paradise.
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Tracing the course of the River South Tyne downstream from Alston, this route provides an excellent short introductory ride to the area.
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South Stainmore, Nr Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4DETelephone
01768 341937Nr Kirkby Stephen
Contemporary informal dining in the friendliest surroundings
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
Breaking the 'Rules of Painting' with Roy Simmons ... Beginners and intermediates.
This one day course is for anyone who wants to discover their own natural way of painting. We will be using acrylics.
I tend to paint in a very intuitive way, and…Bearing around Beacon Hill in low gears initially, you’ll enter and traverse the broad undulating valley of the River Eden to the edge of the North Pennines.
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
+441768483984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
Sculpt a life size Wire Owl.. ready for flight in your Garden with Susan Nichols.
This August, Sue will travel from the furthest reaches of East Yorkshire to the Lake District to teach students how to make her fabulous wire sculptures using her…
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Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke, Penrith
Over this busy one day course you will together build a cob pizza oven and so take home the knowledge to recreate your very own outdoor pizza oven (and huge source of warmth) in your own garden.
Ullswater
Another Place, The Lake is a relaxed, convivial hotel on the shores of Ullswater from where you can explore the great outdoors. At the heart are good food, fresh air and relaxation.
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Jenny's Croft, Glassonby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1DUTelephone
07968 258234Penrith
Traditional, luxury sandstone cottage with 2 double ensuite bedrooms. Cast iron log burning stove in living room & open plan with dining room. Oak & granite kitchen and separate utility and cloakroom. Kitchen opens onto sunny patio with BBQ
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Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke, Penrith
Cumbrian willow master Phil Bradley will join us yet again and guide us through a day of sculpting and creating our own willow birds either for our own garden or fireplaces.
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
A lovely day with Cumbria's Willow master Phil Bradley creating life size Sculptures : Hares, Hens & Cockerels, Curlew or a small Deer for summer or Christmas
We are very happy that Phil runs several courses here at Greystoke- his days are always…
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Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JFTelephone
017684 86302Penrith
5* Holiday Park offering touring, glamping pods and self-catering overlooking Ullswater. Perfect for walking and relaxing breaks.
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
Make beautiful needle felt Owls using various shades of blended wool, with Annis McGowan
The owls are approximately 15.cm (6") high and each one will be unique to you as the wool will have been carded individually for each owls. You can use your…
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Roe Head Lane, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2LTTelephone
017684 86363Penrith
Owned and operated by the Heath Family, the award-winning Hillcroft Park is set in the beautiful Ullswater Valley, and offers year-round holiday accommodation to suit every taste and pocket.
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Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke, Penrith
Join Marieke and create your very own unique felt work of art.
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
Create your own beautiful jewellery with Sterling Silver, Pearls and Semi-Precious Stones
On this popular 2-day workshop you will use a variety of equipment to make as many stunning pieces as you can under Melinda's guidance. The number of items…Appleby
The Rising Sun Holiday park is a newly developed privately owned park on the outskirts of Appleby-in-Westmorland. We currently have 10 pitches avalible to rent anually. From April 2021, we will also have a rental unit for short stay breaks.…
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Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
'Artist Blacksmith for a Day' with Adrian Woods - making Rams Head Pokers.
Take Artist Blacksmith Adrian Wood arriving with his apprentice Andy from Cleveland equipped with 4 portable blacksmith furnaces, anvils and many tools and you have the…
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