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Eden Valley

Cumbria, United Kingdom

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Overview

The Eden Valley runs northward through the county of Cumbria from its source high on the fells at Mallerstang and enters the sea 91 miles later at Carlisle.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep2 places

Caravan sites

Mains farm caravan site
Address
Kirkoswald
Website
edenvalleycaravansite.co.uk
Argill Caravan Park
Address
Kirkby Stephen
Website
argillcaravanpark.co.uk

Getting there and around

Getting around

Although public transport is very limited there is the option of using the Carlisle-to-Settle railway line which runs through the majority of the valley.

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear · International · NCL

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UnderstandThe river Eden runs through the Eden Valley. It is the main river in Cumbria and runs virtually the length of the county.Locally the Eden Valley tends to refer to the area between Appleby and Carlisle.

Towns and villagesThe first major town at the head of the valley is Kirkby Stephen, just 10 km from the source of the river.

Get aroundAlthough public transport is very limited there is the option of using the Carlisle-to-Settle railway line which runs through the majority of the valley.

SeeMajor historical events and attractions include:

DoWalk along the river at Armathwaite, through Coombes woods and view the river at its best.

EatAll the market towns have public houses which will serve good local food. Penrith has a reputation for having the most up market restaurants.

SleepWith tourism being so important to the economy there are usually plenty of options to choose from.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Eden Valley" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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