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Eden Valley from Kirkby
Stephen |
The valley of Eden which winds it's way down the west
side of the Pennines from Carlisle to Kirby Stephen in the Yorkshire Dales, has
a Art Sculpture Trail which has 10 distinctive works by various local Artists,
giving an interesting route to follow.
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Kirkby Stephen is an ancient market
town at the foot of the panoramic Eden Valley and has something to interest
everyone. It is a thriving town with many antique shops and high class cafes,
restaurants and pubs, accommodation is nearby at the
Kings Head Hotel
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Kirby Stephen is on the 19th Century
(Carlisle to Settle) Railroad, still in operation by modern commuter trains and
occasionally restored Steam Locomotives, being popular with steam rail
enthusiasts. The scenic route to Carlisle is renowned for its views especially
across the Ribblehead Viaduct which has also to be viewed from below to
comprehend the Victorian Engineering.
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Appleby another stop on this scenic Rail Line has an
annual Horse Fair which has been in existence since 1685 is held in
early June, originally a festival of nomad travelling people there is now a
strong mix of local horse traders involved in the celebrations and country
activities. |
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The castle at the head of the village was fortified during the
Civil War as a Royalist refuge by Lady Anne Clifford who when besieged in 1648
resisted the Roundheads till they ran out of food. Jack Robinson a Secretary to
the Treasury lived in the White House on the main Street, he was impatient
and refused to tolerated delays, hence the saying 'Before you can say Jack
Robinson'
Further
north towards Penrith at Langwathby near Glassonby is a 18 century corn mill at
Salkeld which powered from the watermill still produces stone ground flour
during the summer months.
In the same vicinity
are two more places of interest, Long Meg a prehistoric circle of 68 large
stones and Lacy’s Caves at Little Salkeld which are carved out of the red
sandstone and can be found after a 2km walk
by the river Eden.
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Quality Country House Hotel accommodation is
available at the
Brantwood in Stainton
only two miles west of Penrith off the A66 Keswick road. Near the RHEGED
Discovery Centre and Ullswater, ideally located to visit the Northern Lake
District
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Photos and Maps are to follow
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