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..
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
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.
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...
But don't forget Mr. Ewbank's (Butcher) in Appleby - the link requires "world-wide walk" not web!
Other useful links..
Model Tractors - Classic Farming related items, including model tractors, farming prints, jigsaws and greeting cards
Dales & Vales - All types of accommodation in Scotland and Northern England, Great Britain
Suppliers Nearby -Local Busniesses and Suppliers in Cumbria
The Lake District Guide Lakes holiday information, towns, photos, lakes and more
Eden Holidays - Holiday Cottage, Appleby, Eden Valley, Cumbria
We are always looking for good quality sites to link with.
Please get in touch if you would like to be included here!