Guidebook for Dalston and surrounding area
Food scene
About five miles from the cottage is Dalston where you will find all amenities. The Blue Bell Inn and the Bridge End Inn both serve food. There is a local Co-Op store, Pharmacy, Post office, Butchers/Deli and a sandwich shop. There is an excellent fish and chip shop.
Our local Pub (2 miles away), the Crown Inn serves incredible Burgers!
Dalston
About five miles from the cottage is Dalston where you will find all amenities. The Blue Bell Inn and the Bridge End Inn both serve food. There is a local Co-Op store, Pharmacy, Post office, Butchers/Deli and a sandwich shop. There is an excellent fish and chip shop.
Our local Pub (2 miles away), the Crown Inn serves incredible Burgers!
Sightseeing
About 13 miles away is the market town of Penrith. Good local shops and interesting History
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Penrith
About 13 miles away is the market town of Penrith. Good local shops and interesting History
We are situated 5 miles outside the national park. The Northern lakes and fells are all a short drive away
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Lake District National Park
We are situated 5 miles outside the national park. The Northern lakes and fells are all a short drive away
For those who like history and walking this is a must see. Museums and archaeological digs. Combine with a trip to Lanacost Priory
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Ħajt tal-Imperatur Hadrian
For those who like history and walking this is a must see. Museums and archaeological digs. Combine with a trip to Lanacost Priory
Lanercost Priory
Another place for the walkers. Totally different scenery to the Lake district.
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Northumberland National Park
Another place for the walkers. Totally different scenery to the Lake district.
Coast to Coast Walk
St Bees is the tradition start for the Coast to coast walk.
Ullswater
One of the quieter lakes, perfect for a cruise.
Pop over the border to Gretna Green. Shopping outlet too.
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Gretna Green
Pop over the border to Gretna Green. Shopping outlet too.
A wonderful place for stargazing. Need to book.
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Kielder Observatory
A wonderful place for stargazing. Need to book.
City/town information
Keswick
Market town in the Northern Lake district
Great Walks
Helvellyn
For the more adventurous walkers
Carrock Fell
The nearest Fell to us. Finish off with pint in The Mill Inn. Mungrisedale.