The Eden Valley
| Kaber Chapel is located between Brough and Kirkby Stephen in The Eden Valley. Kaber is a small and attractive hamlet with magnificent views of the fells which has frequently won the best kept hamlet award in the Cumbria in Bloom competition. You will find Eden in a tranquil corner of Cumbria - one of England’s most beautiful counties and a lovely destination for a holiday at any time of year. The clean air and dramatic landscapes will refresh, inspire and rejuvenate anyone who visits The Eden Valley is nestled close to the English Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated within a two- hour drive of several international airports (Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle), it is easily found, between Junctions 38 and 41 of the M6 Motorway. Eden is also well served by the Virgin ‘West Coast Mainline’ rail and Kirkby Stephen is served by the Settle - Carlisle railway line (operated by Northern Rail). Eden will surprise you with its range of activities - there is so much to choose - from strenuous high mountain paths to gentle riverside strolls, plus golf, fishing, sailing, canoeing and other watersports. The Eden Valley is increasingly popular with cyclists who enjoy the quiet country lanes and the famous C2C cycle-route. Despite its rural location, there are over seventy visitor attractions in Eden so whether your interests are outdoor activities, fine food, family days out or delving into the area’s unique history, you will find something to suit you. |
| Location and Places of Interest in the Eden Valley |
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| The property is situated just two miles from Kirkby Stephen which is situated on Wainwright's famous 'Coast to Coast' walk. In the 'Cathedral of the Dales', as the Parish church of St Stephen is known, you will find the ancient 'Loki Stone' - symbol of an eighth century Norse God. This quaint and traditional market town has a post office, grocers, greengrocers, convenience stores, specialist food stores, bakers, newsagents, ironmongers, supermarket and chemist. Also, an interesting range of antique shops, bookshops, craft shops, gift shops, galleries and a tourist information centre. Two miles in the other direction and you reach the historic market town of Brough with its 11th Century castle. The nearest pubs to the chapel are The Bay Horse Inn in Winton and The Black Bull Inn in Brough Sowerby. Both within walking distance and serve good food. Travel for nine miles on a narrow fell road with stunning scenery to enter Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales and visit The Tan Hill Inn, the highest inn in Great Britain at 1732 feet.. |
| Although a car is recommended to explore the area there is a local taxi service which can provide airport or railway station pick up and drop off and has mini-buses in it's fleet. |
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