The Eden Valley and Hadrian's Wall

The beautiful and unspoilt Eden Valley is a paradise for walking. The river rises on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales in the high valley of Mallerstang. Wild Boar Fell rears grandly above Pendragon Castle, legendary home of King Arthur's father.

West of Eden is the quiet Westmorland plateau - a land of mysterious prehistoric remains and spectacular rock formations. Circles of granite boulders and "Giants Graves" speak of a time when these hills were home to many more people than today.

North Pennines
On the North Pennines
Stone circle
Stone circle, Eden Valley

Limestone formations on the Westmorland plateau

limestone formations

Forming an unbroken wall to the east, the North Pennines soar above fellside villages such as Dufton and Knock with their warm red sandstone cottages. Dominating the scene are the conical hills or "Pikes" and the huge ice-worn scoop of High Cup. Often referred to as "Englands Last Wilderness" the North Pennines have been granted the status of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

During the first century AD the Romans used the Eden Valley as an invasion route to the north. Hadrian's Wall was constructed where the North Pennines diminish and England is only 70 miles wide. Today the Wall is a UN World Heritage Site in recognition of its unique historical importance. It is also a major highlight of the Northumberland National Park.

To experience these fascinating areas join us on one of our Eden Explorer or Hadrian's Wall holidays.

Waterfall
Eden waterfall

Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall


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