EDEN VALLEY wandering
Andria Massey is Footpath Secretary and Access Officer for Ynys Mon Ramblers Group, and a freelance photographer
THIS WAS OUR final tour of the year, so we decided to visit Cumbria, opting to base our trip in Penrith, just a few miles north of the beautiful Lake District.
We booked into Thacka Lea Caravan Park, a small site within walking distance of this historic market town. Once pitched on-site, we decided to head out in the car to explore.
Our first stop was the city of Carlisle; it lies at the confluence of three rivers, the Eden, Caldew and Petteril, and is just 10 miles south of the Scottish border.
We headed into the city centre to park and wander around. The first place to find was a café, to satisfy the need for morning coffee – there are plenty to choose from around the bustling Green Market.
Historic architecture
An outstanding sight in Carlisle is the Old Town Hall, now the
