Places to visit in the Eden Valley
The Eden Valley is in one of the most tranquil corners of Cumbria, close to the English Lake District, The Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As it is situated outside the Lake District National Park you get all of the benefits of a visit to Cumbria without the crowds.
An impressive history and dramatic landscape means that when you're not fishing there is plenty to discover through out the valley. Stunning mountain walks, secluded fishing spots, little villages, busting market towns and mysterious monuments are just some of the things that could keep you busy during your stay in Eden.
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 Penrith
Once the capital of Cumbria the towns name derives from its situation 'under the red hill'. The local red sandstone makes up most of the buildings in the town centre, giving it a reddish pink hue.
The bustling market town has plently of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs and the tourist information centre and museum are ideal starting points for exploring the town.
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 Carlisle
Carlisle is the most northerly English City and the River Eden runs through it before reaching its estuary on the Solway Firth.
The areas industrial heritage is in evidence here and can be explored in the cities museums and galleries. The Tullie House Museum has a changing programme of exhibitions covering a wide range of subjects. The Freshwater Life exhibition by the Eden Rivers Trust follows the River Eden from source to sea, exploring the wildlife and habitats of this very special area of Cumbria.
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 Kirkby Stephen
The historic town of Kirkby Stephen, on the banks of the River Eden in Cumbria, has a wide range of places to eat and fascinating antiques and curio shops. The countryside around the town offers a number of activities including walking, cycling and fishing. Wainwright's famous 'Coast to Coast' walk passes through the town.
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Appleby in Westmorland
Appleby is a picturesque market town which used to be the county town of Westmorland; the legal centre with Assize and County Courts. Situated in a great loop of the River Eden in Cumbria the town offers a variety of small shops selling local crafts and specialities.
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Ullswater
The second largest lake in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, is 7.5 miles long, and ¾ mile wide, with a maximum depth of 205 feet at Howtown. Ullswater spans two geological fault lines, giving it three distinct bends and a dog's leg appearance.
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