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A guidebook to 30 day walks in Cumbria's Eden Valley. Exploring the varied landscapes between the Eden's source in the upland Yorkshire Dales and its mouth at the Solway salt marshes, there are walks suitable for all abilities that can be enjoyed year-round.
The walks are circular, except for two linear routes that follow the line of the Settle-Carlisle railway, range from 6-20km (4-12 miles) in length and take between 3 and 8 hours to complete. They are ordered from south to north, going with the flow of the River Eden.
1:50,000 OS
maps included for each walk
GPX files
available to download
Detailed information on
terrain, refreshments and public transport
for each walk
Local points of interest
are featured including Pendragon Castle, Smardale Gill, Cross Fell
Easy access
from Kirkby Stephen, Appleby, Penrith and Carlisle
About the author
Vivienne is an award-winning freelance writer and photographer specialising in travel and the outdoors. A journalist since 1990, she abandoned the constraints of a desk job on regional newspapers in 2001 to go travelling. On her return to the UK, she decided to focus on the activities she loves the most - hill-walking, writing, travelling and photography. Needless to say, she's never looked back! Based in north Cumbria, she has put her intimate knowledge of northern England to good use over the years, writing more than a dozen popular walking guidebooks. She also contributes to a number of regional and national magazines, including several regular walking columns, and does copywriting for conservation and tourism bodies. Vivienne is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild. Her website is www.viviennecrow.co.uk .
Summary
Guidebook to 30 graded walks in Cumbria's Eden Valley. The routes, which range from 3 to 15 miles and are best from bases such as Kirkby Stephen and Appleby, explore the region's diverse landscapes and offer dramatic views, either of the Pennines, Lake District or the Scottish hills. Linear routes link with the Settle-Carlisle railway.
