Appleby Castle is a historic landmark located in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England. It has a fascinating history that spans over nine centuries. The history starts as far back as Roman times and carries on through to…
Murton Pike is an unmistakable conical hill sitting at the foot of the Northern Pennines in the Eden Valley, Cumbria. A tempter for many a quick ramble, family walk, dog walk or for the keener,…
The Eden Valley, Cumbria is full of natural beauty. Away from the busy Lake district itself and set wonderfully beneath the North Pennine hills. Whenever I am visiting the Eden Valley I try to take…
Appleby in Westmorland, it maybe a small town in the Eden Valley, Cumbria, but it is packed with history and plenty of unique surprises to explore. The town is known for the Appleby Horse Fair,…
The Eden Valley, nestled in the picturesque region of Cumbria, is well known to me for its stunning landscapes, charming villages, and rich cultural heritage. It is a place where nature’s beauty truly unfolds, captivating…
In the heart of the Eden Valley, Cumbria sits Brougham Castle, a picturesque ruin that has influenced many a visitor, painter, photographer and greatly the poet Wordsworth. Situated just a couple of miles south of…
As I showed in a previous post the horses had been washed down in the Eden River as they had been for centuries, ready for potential buyers and, maybe, run out on the ‘flashings’. To attract…
These two gentleman have obviously just purchased new sun hats – do you think they got a BOGOF deal? Appleby Horse Fair is great for people watching. It attracts gypsy characters from all over Great Britain…
I managed to get a few hours down at the River Eden at Appleby Gypsy Fair. For those of you not familiar with this fair it is the annual gathering of English, Scottish, Welsh and…
