A market town, a world class

A market town, a scenic route and a ride on a restored railway high in the beautiful

A market town, a world class scenic 10am

route and a ride on a restored railway Penrith - spend a morning in this M high in the beautiful North Pennines charming market town, known as ‘the old m red town’ because of its sandstone Enjoy some time in Penrith, browsing the town’s buildings. fascinating speciality shops (including the famous Penrith Coach parking is available at Sandgate toffee and fudge) and enjoy a morning coffee. Visit the Car Park, which has toilet facilities and is imposing ruins of Penrith Castle, delve into the past at only a few moments walk from the town Penrith Museum, or follow one of the town’s Millennium centre. Trails, seeing many places of special interest along the Or 1 2.30p m way. The Old Village Bakery is famous Head towards Alston via Hartside Summit - voted by the throughout Britain for its quality, locally AA as ‘one of the 10 most scenic routes in the world.’ produced, organic food. Here you can be Hartside Summit is almost 2000ft above sea level so you sure that the food and drink you buy puts can enjoy magnificent views stretching across the Eden something back into the local landscape Valley towards the Lake District Mountains from a and communities. Try the food and specially created viewing area. Explore Alston’s cobbled explore the shop. streets leading to galleries, cafes, pubs Location: Melmerby, between Penrith and and interesting shops. Explore the wild Alston on A686. SatNav: CA10 1HE. and beautiful North Pennines, an Area of Leave Melmerby and head up to Alston Outstanding Natural Beauty. The South on the A686, via Hartside Summit. Railway is well worth a visit. You can do a round trip, or travel one 2.30pm way and walk back (approx. 3 miles) Alston and the South Tynedale through the beautiful South Tyne Valley. All Railway - Alston is one of ’s group visits should be pre-booked with individual highest market towns and there are attractions. For more information and assistance please shops and galleries to explore. The South contact Eden Tourism [email protected] or telephone Tynedale Railway is England’s highest Penrith TIC 01768 867466, or visit our website narrow gauge railway and runs between www.visiteden.co.uk for more inspiration. Alston to Slaggyford. Location: Alston station is just off the Enjoy your visit to Eden. A686 Hexham-Penrith road, north of Alston town centre. Look for the brown The Eden Tourism Team tourist signs. SatNav: CA9 3JB. www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk

Itinerary downloaded from www.visiteden.co.uk Itinerary prepared by Eden Tourism, Eden District Council and last updated July 2018. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without prior permission of the copyright owner. No responsibility will be accepted for any errors or omissions.