Kirkby Stephen is just a stone's throw away
from the M6 and A66, yet set in stunning open countryside of fells and dales
with far reaching views of the
Kirkby Stephen which has a station on the
famous Settle to Carlisle Railway line, about 1.5 miles west of the town offers
a good choice of places to stay including a popular youth hostel. There's a
good selection of places to eat too.
The
Kirkby Stephen has a number of narrow
passageways waiting to be explored, some of which lead down to the River Eden.
There are some lovely riverside walks and
A variety of activities are on offer in the
town including cycle hire, bowls, golf, fishing, riding, trekking and tennis or
venture out into the surrounding area to find some lovely villages such as
Winton, Hartley, Nateby, Soulby,
Raventonedale and Newbiggin-on-Lune.
Kirkby Stephen is an excellent base for
walking and cycling in the surrounding countryside of fells, dales and quiet
country lanes. Several themed walking and cycling routes pass through or near
the town, the most famous being Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk. Enjoy the
circular Poetry Path from Kirkby Stephen and discover 12 poems carved in stone
along the way, celebrating a year in the life of a hill farmer or head up to
Nine Standards Rigg, a magnificent fell walk with
amazing views leading up to a line of nine mysterious tall
When you are out and about, look out for the
unusual Eden Benchmarks, spectacular sculptures in dramatic settings or Andy
Goldsworthy's "Sheepfolds".
Appleby sits in a loop of the River Eden and
its attractive tree-lined main street known as Boroughgate
is marked at each end by the High and Low Crosses.
Dating back to Viking times and granted a
royal charter in 1179, Appleby was for several centuries the county town of
Westmorland. With the creation of the new
To one end of town is
Lady Anne Clifford, the daughter of the Earl
of Cumberland, was a lady of great determination and energy and played a major
part in the shaping of Appleby during the 17th Century. After inheriting her
father's estates she began a programme of restoration and
In 2006 a new sports centre opened in Appleby
and there's an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre too. Visitors are
welcome to play tennis, squash and bowls at the local clubs and the 18 hole
golf course is one of the most scenic you'll find!
Appleby lies at the heart of the
The Appleby area offers accommodation for all
tastes from country house hotels to homely guesthouses, farmhouses and self -
catering properties dotted around the various villages. Cafes, inns hotels and
bistros offer a wide range of fresh food, much of it locally produced and there
are some interesting small shops to explore
Penrith is a welcoming market town and a great
base from which to explore
A lovely walk up through the wooded slopes of
Beacon Hill to the Beacon "Pike" Monument, built in 1719 of local red
sandstone, rewards you with great views over the town and lake district fells
beyond.
Back down in the town, explore the ruins of
Penrith Castle, dating back to the 14th century, set in an attractive public
park where you can play tennis, bowls, crazy golf, pitch and putt or simply
watch the world go by! There's a children's playground and paddling pool too.
Many visitors come to Penrith for its unique
specialist shops offering local produce - fine foods like Penrith Toffee Fudge,
loved by the Royal Family and traditional Cumberland Sausage together with all
sorts of local crafts.
Eating out in Penrith is a pleasure, there's a
good choice too, ranging from inns with home cooking,
restaurants with international cuisine, cafes and tea shops.
Don't miss Penrith Farmers' Market, held every
3rd Tuesday in the Market Square, where you can cut down the food miles and enjoy
locally produced and sourced goods. The newly named Charter Market, a
traditional street market is also held every Tuesday in Great Dockray.
Dating back to Norman times, St, Andrew's
Church in the centre of Penrith is surrounded by historic buildings with a
peaceful outdoor seating area. Look out for the "Giants Grave" in St.
Andrew's Churchyard!
If you are feeling active, the recently
extended Penrith Leisure Centre has swimming pools, gym, indoor climbing wall,
large sports hall and indoor bowls hall
Ullswater is known as one of "
The perfect place to unwind, you can choose to
stay in traditional farmhouses, cosy cottages, welcoming guesthouses, fine
hotels or well run caravan and camping sites around the lake-all offering
quality accommodation.
Local restaurants, cafes and inns provide
local fare and cuisine to suit all tastes.
The
Ullswater is a great lake for sailing,
canoeing, windsurfing, fishing and skindiving and you
can hire rowing, sailing or small motor boats to explore the islands and bays
at your own pace. There's an active sailing club, various activity centres and
pony trekking too.
Follow one of the many scenic paths which
skirt around the lake, much admired by Wainwright or head up to the nearby
fells such as Helvellyn for a full days hike. Look
out for
Go in search of the Spring
daffodils on the shore line around Glencoyne which
inspired Wordsworth to write his famous poem or visit the National Trust's Aira Force, where a series of waterfalls plunge through an
attractive wooded ravine.
In the town centre, the
octagonal Market cross, or Butter Market, served a number of purposes, dairy
produce was sold here and it was also the town's lock up, Town Hall and Court
House.
Visit the Josephine and
http://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk/
Deepdale Off Road
Smartgill Farm,
DL12 9RB
Tel:01833 630802
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