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Greystoke and back, PenrithOur shortest route has no huge hills to tackle, but the lofty northern fells are an ever-present backdrop as you ride westwards along quiet country lanes to the pretty village of Greystoke and back.
Eden Valley, PenrithBearing 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.
Lowther Valley, PenrithPedal southwards, rising gradually to the open limestone farmland between Cumbria’s High Fells and the Eden Valley. Then freewheel down to the River Lyvennet and the charming limestone villages which mark its course.
Lyvennet Valley, PenrithPedal southwards, rising gradually to the open limestone farmland between Cumbria’s High Fells and the Eden Valley. Then freewheel down to the River Lyvennet and the charming limestone villages which mark its course.
The mainly 15thC remains of a castle begun by Bishop Strickland of Carlisle and developed…
Hay meadows, wet grassland, scrub, hedges, ponds and the beck provide homes for a wealth…
A 14thC fortified home in course of reconstruction to provide craft centre.
Early 13thC castle, formidable barrier for Scots invaders, restored by the indomitable…
There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a…
A much loved historic family home, set against the grandeur and picturesque splendour of…
Circle is 37' across, seven stones and the retaining kerb of a destroyed cairn.…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award winning…
Red Barn is the place to shop for a fantastic selection of hand picked, unusual and…
Askham Hall has 12-acres of beautiful gardens (with an edible theme), an animal viewing…
An unrivalled range of 1,2 and 3 day courses in the Arts, Crafts, Heritage skills,…
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th…
This area is rich in prehistoric remains including a standing stone, stone circle and…
Beautifully converted 17thC farm buildings. Changing exhibitions, vegetarian restaurant,…
Second largest circle in England - 360' diameter. Long Meg is an outlying stone and is…
A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding…
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