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Here are some sites I've found to be useful and informative...

There are 100's of sites out there providing information or services for guests in the region.  I have included a few here, or you can search for more:

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The Links
Local Information
Visit Cumbria - A guide to the many attractions and places of interest in Cumbria: There are about 700 pages, and 1400 pictures.

The Cumbria Directory - A nice site with well organised information, including walks, towns & villages, and countryside highlights

Appleby - local resources, pictures and events

Visit Eden - dedicated to the Valley area

North Pennines - a site dedicated to this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Lake District - the official National Park site

Yorkshire Dales - and the same for the Dales

East Cumbria - Helping to preservave and restore the area

National Trails - including the Pennine Way and Hadrian's Wall

Stay in Town - a Victorian Holiday Home in Appleby (5 miles)

Some Specifics

Settle - Carlisle Railway - one of the world's most scenic railway lines

Microsoft Train Simulator - in case you want to check (and drive) it yourself!

Northern Rail - for timetables & bookings

Steam & Diesel Charters - special train services, this page gives general details and links to the operators

Fishing - I'm not a fisherman, so I can't say much!

Walking Britain - this is a direct link to Cumbrian Walks - including Dufton Pike, High Cup Nick and Cross Fell

Walking Pages - worth picking up a good guide to the area, here are a few options.

Equestrian and Activity Centre - Rookin House - in a picturesque setting near Ullswater, offering Riding and an assortment of activities, such as karting, clay pigeon shooting and archery.

Jazz - the official site of the Appleby Jazz Festival (and World Music Weekend)

Local Food Outlets

Cranstons - Award winning "purveyors of fine foods & meats", who started life as a quality butcher in Penrith - now with a large food hall on the edge of town (near M6). They also offer delivery.

Westmorland Farm shop - Located in the Westmorland Service Areas near Tebay, lots of locally produced high-quality foods. Online shopping (either order & collect or delivery)

Village Bakery - Nationally famous bakers...