Information on the tourist attractions around keld house farm including Ullswater, Carlisle, Hadrian's Wall, Appleby and the local villages.

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Whatever weather you expect in the Lake District - think again! The Eden Valley is in a rain-shadow area, so it gets far less rain than you would expect. With moors and mountains on either side, the Eden Valley, which stretches from Appleby to the Solway Firth, is the perfect base to explore the north-west tip of England. There are award-winning museums (Tullie House in Carlisle, or the Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle), roman remains at Hadrian's Wall, historic houses, steam railways and a wealth of arts and crafts. The nearest lake is Ullswater, approximately 20 miles or 3/4 of an hour's drive away
Appleby is a scenic town which offers a mixture of craft and traditional shops in which to browse and a good choice of cafes and hostelries for when you would like to take it a little easier! Apart from just soaking up the atmosphere, visitor attractions include the 12th century church, award-winning railway station on the scenic Settle-Carlisle line, historic almshouses, moot-hall, panoramic views over the river Eden and castle. Every June the town plays host to the Appleby Horse Fair - an institution which has been ongoing since the 16th Century. The last weekend in July sees the annual Jazz Festival. There are some award-winning real-ale pubs in the local area with roaring fires and hearty traditional food. Add to this an extensive list of amenities (squash, bowls, swimming pool, gym, golf, bike hire, county cricket, fishing, riding, tennis, go-karting, cycling and walking) and you can see why it is such a popular tourist destination.
Keld House Farm is in a rural setting and we are surrounded by picturesque villages such as Dufton, Bolton, and Maulds Meaburn. The historic market towns of Penrith and Kirkby Stephen are approximately 25 minutes away. For those keen on walking and cycling, the local lanes and hills provide a wealth of opportunities - for the really adventurous Helvellyn can be reached and climbed in a day! Or, if you fancy a spot of retail therapy, the ancient border-city of Carlisle is only 45 minutes away. Follow this link to the Appleby website. Top of page

Whatever weather you expect in the Lake District - think again! The Eden Valley is in a rain-shadow area, so it gets far less rain than you would expect.

dufton and murton pikes

With moors and mountains on either side, the Eden Valley, which stretches from Appleby to the Solway Firth, is the perfect base to explore the north-west tip of England. There are award-winning museums (Tullie House in Carlisle, or the Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle), roman remains at Hadrian's Wall, historic houses, steam railways and a wealth of arts and crafts. The nearest lake is Ullswater, approximately 20 miles or 3/4 of an hour's drive away

Appleby is a scenic town which offers a mixture of craft and traditional shops in which to browse and a good choice of cafes and hostelries for when you would like to take it a little easier! Apart from just soaking up the atmosphere, visitor attractions include the 12th century church, award-winning railway station on the scenic Settle-Carlisle line, historic almshouses, moot-hall, panoramic views over the river Eden and castle. Every June the town plays host to the Appleby Horse Fair - an institution which has been ongoing since the 16th Century. The last weekend in July sees the annual Jazz Festival. There are some award-winning real-ale pubs in the local area with roaring fires and hearty traditional food. Add to this an extensive list of amenities (squash, bowls, swimming pool, gym, golf, bike hire, county cricket, fishing, riding, tennis, go-karting, cycling and walking) and you can see why it is such a popular tourist destination.

Keld House Farm is in a rural setting and we are surrounded by picturesque villages such as Dufton, Bolton, and Maulds Meaburn. The historic market towns of Penrith and Kirkby Stephen are approximately 25 minutes away. For those keen on walking and cycling, the local lanes and hills provide a wealth of opportunities - for the really adventurous Helvellyn can be reached and climbed in a day! Or, if you fancy a spot of retail therapy, the ancient border-city of Carlisle is only 45 minutes away.

appleby bridge

Follow this link to the Appleby website.

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