Appleby-in-Westmorland
Appleby in Westmorland is a small town in Cumbria, North West England.
Understand
Appleby in Westmorland began life as a planned mediaeval borough. It has retained its castle and street layout and a very few extremely old buildings. It is famous today for the annual Horse Fair in June but is quietly picturesque for the rest of the year.
Get in
Appleby is off the A66 trunk road from Penrith to Scotch Corner, about 15 minutes drive from Penrith. It is at the north end of the B6260 road which provides a scenic route to Kendal 28 miles away via Tebay. Appleby has a fully operational railway station on the historic Settle Carlisle Railway with several trains per day running between Carlisle and Leeds via Settle.
Get around
Public transport is scarce. There are occasional buses each day between Kirkby Stephen and Penrith but own transport is necessary to see the area properly.
See
- Sites associated with Lady Anne Clifford (1590 – 1676), Countess of Pembroke.
- The Eden. a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, partly due to the diversity of wildlife. It is good for bird watching and fishing.
Do
Appleby is a very quiet town in which visitors can experience traditional Westmorland life by spending time in the area. There is excellent countryside within energetic walking distance of the town centre. Walking leaflets are available from the Tourist Information Centre. There is an indoor heated swimming pool and a library.
Eat
Appleby has a choice of traditional cafes and small restaurants including Indian and Chinese cuisine.
Drink
The town has several pubs. Some of the cafes are licensed and there is hotel with an open bar.
Sleep
Stay safe
The crime rate in the Eden Valley is extremely low. The busy A66 bypasses the town but is dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. The river is not normally very deep and children sometimes play in it. At night, some pubs are quieter than others.
Go next
The rest of the Eden Valley is worth touring. Swaledale, the Pennine Way, and the Lake District National Park are nearby.