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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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Spacious, comfortable, warm and well-equipped, Broad How is a charming, large Lakeland house,…
Rediscovering Pencils in Art with Margaret Jarvis Although considered by many as simply grey and…
One mile east of Orton is the ancient Gamelands stone circle. One of the largest in Cumbria, all of…
There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
The mainly 15thC remains of a castle begun by Bishop Strickland of Carlisle and developed by the…
The north western side of Ullswater is a mixture of low rolling fells interspersed with picturesque…
Appleby in Westmorland to Arnside - 98 miles. From the Pennines to Morecambe Bay taking in much of…
Traditional, luxury sandstone cottage with 2 double ensuite bedrooms. Cast iron log burning stove…
Bearing around Beacon Hill in low gears initially, you’ll enter and traverse the broad undulating…
A lovely day with Cumbria's Willow master Phil Bradley creating a life size Sculpture of a curlew…
A lovely day with Cumbria's Willow master Phil Bradley creating a small Willow Angel We are so…
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…
Fire, Food and Stars… A perfect evening, well spent! The session involves you learning how to…
"To draw well, we must first learn to see well" . . . Observational Drawing Day with David Cemmick…
At the Ullswater caravan park, we specialise in a friendly welcome, practical family facilities and…
Idyllic setting overlooking Ullswater. Number one holiday park on Tripadvisor in the Lake District…
There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green…
Discover this age old technique of casting in Pewter, create your own unique designs using a…
A secluded cottage within a specialist nursery garden. Ideal for walkers, bird watchers and plant…
Take a warm Cumbrian welcome, a team of people who love to look after you and fantastic facilities,…
Our restaurant is a relaxed, ambient space with an open kitchen and views of the lake. Another…
Join Gwen Bainbridge to create some stunning vases and tea light holders in textured porcelain.
Eden Valley The most peaceful haven of pastoral calm
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Talkin Tarn Country Park, Tarn Road, Brampton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA8 1HNTelephone
01228 598596Brampton, Carlisle
Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do the funniest things…!
The critically acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company return to Talkin Tarn Country Park in Carlisle with their own brand of open-air Shakespeare…
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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
Join Margaret Jarvis for the day and learn the various intricacies of painting in Pen and Wash
This medium can also be known as 'Watercolour & Ink'.
This day will touch on colour mixing and using watercolours and it combines the subtle variable…
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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 839Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith
Spend a lovely day with Sue learning the art of lino cutting with a botanical/wildlife theme. To start the day you will learn various mark making and texture techniques on a small section of lino to become familiar with the tools involved. Students…
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Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke, Penrith
On these combined Artisan Bread and Scone day you will make three bread recipes and two Scone recipes, one being a sourdough version.
Penrith
Hi, I'm Paul Kendall, a retired accountant. I write books for a living, primarily to keep the wolves from the door. My love of bacon butties, and desire to explore all corners of Cumbria led me to write The Best Bacon Butty In Cumbria, a food review…
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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 botanically themed canvas of Paint Print and stitch with Kay Leech
A lovely day with Kay being guided through the process pf creating using paint, then print,and stitch. Working in mixed media you will create a picture based on flowers, you can…
Cumbria
The north western side of Ullswater is a mixture of low rolling fells interspersed with picturesque hamlets. Criss-crossing this
quiet corner of the Lake District is a network of lanes and fell roads.Address
Lowther Castle, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HHTelephone
01931 712192Penrith
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award winning Lowther Castle is a place to be inspired; by the setting, the story of the colourful characters who lived here, the transformation of the Gardens and one of…
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North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8QTTelephone
01768 868111Penrith
The traditional hunting lodge style of the North Lakes Hotel & Spa reflects the rugged beauty of the Lake District.
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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
Join Alister Neville, learn & carve a design for a decorative plaque, bowl or house sign.
Arriving in a large van weighed down with 3 workbenches Alister brings a full set of wood carving tools for each student, plenty of resources and pieces of…
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Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke, Penrith
During this course you will be making a traditional English longbow out of a single piece of Ash.
Nothing is laminated or glued.-
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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
Spend an exciting day with Margaret creating a design and painting this onto pure silk, using steam-fix dyes and hot wax.
Silk is a protein, like all the animal-based yarns such as cashmere, angora, mohair and wool and Silk painting is hundreds of…
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Glenridding Sailing Centre, The Spit, Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0PETelephone
017684 82541Glenridding
We offer a wide range of land and water based activities in the Lake District including RYA sailing courses, corporate events, team building activities, youth group events, and family adventure days.
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High Longthwaite, Watermillock, Ullswater Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LRTelephone
017684 86666Ullswater Penrith
At the Ullswater caravan park, we specialise in a friendly welcome, practical family facilities and a range of accommodation to suit all needs. An ideal place for exploring the Lakes.
Our guided Dark Sky mountain walks are great fun, hassle-free and you get to see the Lake District in a whole new light – Starlight. You will meet your friendly local guide a couple of hours before sunset, where they will lead you up the mountain…
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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.…
Cumbria
This cycle tour heads north from Alston exploiting the breach in the Penines cut by the River South Tyne to explore the stretch of Hadrians Wall between Brampton and Haltwhistle.
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Penrith
There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green grass roof. It’s where we share every aspect of what we love about our place.
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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
Be an artist Blacksmith for a Day with Adrian Woods - making two Sculptural Garden Flowers.
Take Artist Blacksmith Adrian Wood arriving with his apprentice Andy from Cleveland equipped with 4 portable blacksmith furnaces, anvils and many tools…
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