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Upper Eden Visitor Centre
Upper Eden Visitor Centre

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Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QN

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The ancient market town of Kirkby Stephen in the Upper Eden Valley enjoys an enviable position between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks. The town is Cumbria's first 'Walkers are Welcome' town and has won the prestigious title of Calor® 'English Village of the Year'.

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From M6 jct 38, take A685 towards Kirkby Stephen. From A66 Trans-pennine route come off at Brough exit and follow A685 towards Kirkby Stephen. TIC located in town centre on main road.

Accessible by Public Transport: Kirkby Stephen station is 2 miles away.

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