Sometimes referred to as England’s last area of wilderness, the North Pennines form part of Cumbria’s eastern border. This is the highest
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Red Sandstone Medieval Castle Brougham Castle has long inspired poets and artists. While antiquarians and early travel writers waxed lyrical, the scene
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When medieval wizard Michael Scott stumbled across a gathering of witches close to the foot of the bleak Pennine hills, he immediately turned
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At 2929ft, or 893 metres, above sea level, Cross Fell is the highest point on the Pennine chain of hills that stretches
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Hike Cross Fell from Blencarn For visitors, Blencarn represents a key location at the foot of the Pennines. It is the starting
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The Pennines aren’t famous for their ‘wow!’ moments; their high, rolling moors, although magnificent in many ways, generally lack the rocky drama
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With a breathtakingly beautiful landscape and a rich sense of history and culture, Cumbria has no shortage of excellent attractions. It’s a
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Discovering the Pennine Way The Pennine Way was England’s first National Trail – established in 1965 after having been suggested by access
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So What is Hadrian’s Wall? The Roman Emperor Hadrian, while on a visit to Britain in AD122, ordered a defensive wall to
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Carlisle’s award-winning Tullie House is home to a broad range of both permanent displays and touring exhibitions. Located between the city’s beautiful medieval
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