Category Archives: Places of Interest

Snow Shoeing in Les Carroz

The village of Les Carroz is situated above the l’Arve Valley in the Haute Savoie in France. In the winter it is a part of the large ski area known as the  Grand Massif which includes Flaine, Morillon, Samoens & … Continue reading

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Wordsworth’s Grasmere and Rydal Walk

William Wordsworth – famous poet and wanderer of the Lakeland valleys and fells. He spent his early life in Cockermouth, Penrith  and Hawkshead, but is more famously associated with Grasmere and Rydal where he lived for most of his adult life. Spend some … Continue reading

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Discover Beatrix Potter’s Borrowdale

As a child, Beatrix Potter spent a number of summers on family holidays in the Borrowdale Valley. She used these holidays to gain inspiration for some of her famous “little books”. Eden Outdoor Adventures can help you explore this beautiful area, … Continue reading

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Explore Eskdale and Wasdale

If you make the journey round to the west coast of Cumbria you will come to the magical valleys of Eskdale and Wasdale. It takes time to get to this corner of the Lake District, but it is worth the … Continue reading

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Discover Cumbria and the Dales

With the Lake District National Park to the west and the Yorkshire  Dales National Park to the East Kendal is a great place to base yourself. Close to the M6 this market town has a great deal to offer people. … Continue reading

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Explore the Upper Eden Valley in Comfort

Eden Outdoor Adventures would love to show you the fantastic places to explore in the Upper Eden Valley. Walk the Nine Standards or Wild Boar Fell or stop for a drink at the remote Tan Hill Inn, all found in … Continue reading

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Haweswater Past and Present

Today we had a great day walking in the Haweswater valley situated in the North East corner of the Lake District. The village of  Mardale used to be in this valley. However the Manchester Corporation decided to flood the valley … Continue reading

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Sustainable Tourism

Adventures in Britain’s first sustainable tourism destination Friday, 16 December 2011 3:08 PM     Eden Valley, set in the UK’s Lake District region is set to become Britain’s first sustainable and low impact tourism destination and a popular place … Continue reading

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Lake District Climbing Walls

Spent this morning climbing at Penrith climbing wall. Walls are a great place to climb on wet and cold days and can provide the opportunity to get some pre summer training in. There are some great walls here in the … Continue reading

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South Tyne River

This week we headed to the pretty village of Garrigill, near Alston, where we followed part of the South Tyne Trail, a walk that follows the South Tyne River as it cuts its way down from its source high on … Continue reading

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