Penrith

Travel Guide

Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.
Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.
Interested in Fly Fishing? Geoff Johnstone "The Eden Angler" teaches both beginners and accomplished fisherman the fine art of fly fishing. Here you can see my novice wife with Geoff during a successful session of tuition in a private section the Eden River just east of Penrith. Geoff is an exceptionally knowledgeable and well regarded professional fly fisher.
Panoramic views towards the Lake District, the Dales and the How Gill fells from here
Helvellyn at 700 meters high

Where to stay in Penrith

Localised flooding. The water has not put the students off at all. They are walking a dog through the water.

Newton Rigg

While Newton Rigg isn't home to many top sights, Rheged and Dalemain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Newton Rigg
North Lakes Hotel And Spa

North Lakes Hotel And Spa

4 out of 5
Ullswater Road Penrith England
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
North Lakes Hotel And Spa
Shap Wells Hotel

Shap Wells Hotel

3 out of 5
Shap Penrith England
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Shap Wells Hotel
Westmorland Hotel Tebay

Westmorland Hotel Tebay

3 out of 5
M6 Penrith England
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Westmorland Hotel Tebay
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Saddleback Barn

Saddleback Barn

3 out of 5
Penrith England
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Penrith & Eden Museum and Penrith Castle ...
Saddleback Barn
Cedrus Lodge

Cedrus Lodge

3 out of 5
Unthank Skelton Penrith England
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Hutton in the Forest and Calthwaite Hall ...
Cedrus Lodge
Orchard Hideaways

Orchard Hideaways

1.5 out of 5
Red Hills Lane Penrith England
Stay at this campground in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Rheged and Mayburgh Henge are located nearby.
Orchard Hideaways
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Reviews of Penrith

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Lovely little town with nice shops. It is difficult to drive in because there are a majority of one way streets so if you miss what you are looking for you have to make a big circle. However, the restaurants and shopping facilities are nice.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We hired guide for Hadrians wall, Peter Carney. He was fabulous, well worth the price. He can be found by internet search.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

One shop in three was boarded up and closed

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Windermere was beautiful 20 minutes drive over beautiful mountains with lovely views. Tight Z roads with Sheep and Goats.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Enjoyed the castle and grounds

4/5 - Good

Beth

The King Arthur jousting area is near, if you belive in folklore.