Around Appleby

Appleby-in-Westmorland lies in a loop of the river Eden and is overlooked by the Pennine range with the Lake District Fells showing on the western horizon, just a few miles away.

The town is an ideal centre for tourists of all types and is the starting point for many dozens of walks over the surrounding fell countryside.

It has kept its old world charm and the people of Appleby are amongst the friendliest you can find. With Castle and Keep at the Brow of the Main Street and the Town at its foot it seems as if time has stood still. A walk up Boroughgate can transport you back into Medieval England, while the charm of the riverside walks provides an opportunity to experience the tranquillity of the countryside within five minutes of the town centre. 

APPLEBY has not been swamped by tourism to the point of strangulation and visitors will find that all the town's facilities are available to them.

Everyone is welcome here and all the hotels and guest houses do their utmost to make one's stay as enjoyable as possible.

There are also a lot of pleasant countryside around and about, ideal for a few hours walk or an evening stroll. You can find more information our walking page - or you can just pick up a map and get going!