Town Trails

Appleby

Walk round the loop of the River Eden in Appleby, perfect for bird and squirrel spotting. Start at Appleby Tourist Information Centre, which has the trail leaflet.

Kirkby Stephen

Follow the Kirkby Stephen Town Trail (available from the Upper Eden Visitor Centre).

An Old Ale Trail explores Kirkby Stephen's Conservation Area with 'A step back in time with pubs, inns and breweries of the 18th to 21st century.  There's a total of 29 historical buildings and it includes Blue Plaques (Upper Eden Discovery Guide Number 3). 

A new publication is the 'The Lynchets around Kirkby Stephen'.  This is a 4 mile circular walk to Wharton taking in the medieval landscape.

In Autumn, try 'Leaf Peepers' - a Canadian idea where you go looking for autumn colour.  There is the Kirkby Stephen Beech Trees (Upper Eden Discovery Guide Number 4), where you can wander the streets and lanes of Kirkby Stephen to see the ancient beach trees. 

Call into the Upper Eden Visitor Centre in Kirkby Stephen for more information on any of the walks. 

Penrith

Follow the Town Trails around the centre of Penrith and discover this historic market town.

Town Trails include:

• The Musgrave Trail - taking in the Musgrave Monument and George Hotel
• The Cornmarket Trail - taking in the Cornmarket and Angel Square
• St Andrews's Trail - learn about the Giants Grave and St Andrew's Church.
• The Castle Trail - learn about the history of Penrith Castle and the Black Angel Memorial
• The Town Hall Trail - start at the TIC, and taking in the Town Hall and Coronation Gardens
• The Wordsworth Trail - follow in the footsteps of Wordsworth - who spent his early years in Penrith
• The Beacon Trail - enjoy magnificent views over Penrith when you reach the top

The town trail leaflets are also available to buy from Penrith Tourist Information Centre.

Alston

A walk around Alston gives you a flavour of this historic market town, said to be the highest in England. A 'Walk Around Alston' leaflet is available from Alston Tourist Information Centre.

Eden's Heritage Trails

Discover Eden's fascinating history and heritage with our series of Heritage Trails for Penrith, Appleby, Kirkby Stephen and Alston areas. 

Eden's Church Trails

Download one of our three Church Trails around Eden where you can discover the history of Eden's Churches.