Eden Valley, Penrith and Appleby - Val Corbett Photography

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Gallery - Eden Valley, Penrith and Appleby

Lying between the Lake District and the Pennines, this peaceful and unspoilt area has a turbulent history as witnessed by the fine castles at Appleby, Pendragon, Brough and Penrith. The River Eden runs for 75 miles from its source in Mallerstang to the Solway Firth, flowing past many towns villages with fine red sandstone buildings, such as Kirkby Stephen, Appleby, Lazonby, Kirkoswald, Armathwaite and Wetheral. Cross Fell, the highest point of the Pennines, towers over the wide valley, sheltering small fellside villages such as Dufton, Knock and Melmerby.

River Eamont, near Brougham Castle

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Evening light on a snowy landscape
River Eamont, near Brougham Castle

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Evening light on a snowy landscape
Copper beech avenue

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In Lowther Castle gardens
Copper beech avenue

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In Lowther Castle gardens
River Eamont, near Brougham Castle

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Evening light on a snowy landscape
Brougham Castle

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Evening light on a snowy landscape
Brougham Castle

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Evening light on a snowy landscape
Brougham Castle

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Evening light on a snowy landscape
Lazonby sheep market

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The auction ring
Lazonby sheep market

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“The harvest of the Fells”
Two traditional gypsy caravans

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on their way to Appleby Horse Fair
Brough Castle

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with the northern Pennines behind