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The purpose of this site is to provide a focus for the attractions and activities in and around the village of Melmerby, Cumbria.
It is a lovely quiet, peaceful area, not as busy as other parts of Cumbria, but with good access by road.

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The River Eden is bridged about 4 miles away at Langwathby, and Long Meg and her Daughters, the 3500 year old stone circle - the second largest in the country - is nearby at Little Salkeld.

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Melmerby is well known for several reasons. It has a fine pub - The Shepherds Inn. A well known village bakery, its own fell - Melmerby Fell, and in June during the Appleby Horse Fair, Gypsies camp on the village green.

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The area is very good for gentle walks between lovely pubs. Melmerby Fell is of course very close and Cross Fell the highest part of the Pennines is only 3 or 4 miles away.

Melmerby is situated on the A686 which was described in AA Magazine by travel journalist Phil Llewellin:
"England's great wilderness sprawls across the northern Pennines, where the mountains have fascinating names such as Fiend's Fell and Wildboar Fell. Penrith merits a visit after leaving the M6, and memories of the motorway fade as the A686 crosses the River Eden valley. The mood changes dramatically in Melmerby, where the road starts its long climb to the cafe at Hartside, 1900 feet above sea level, with stunning views across the Solway Firth and Scotland.

"The road leads to Alston, which claims to be England's highest market town, a charming little place with with cobbled streets and quaint buildings. The A686 beyond Alston crosses another breathtaking expanse of windswept upland before running down to the River Allen's beautiful wooded gorge."


I will try to give descriptions of local points of interest, and details of walks in the area.

If you have details of any village events, or other suitable material - particularly old pictures of Melmerby, please contact me. I will endeavour to use such material where possible.

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View towards Melmerby from above Long Meg

Aerial photographs on this web site have been kindly provided by Simon Ledingham
Disclaimer: This site is NOT connected in any way to any business or organisation in Melmerby, or Cumbria. Facilities in the village of Melmerby and surrounding area are liable to change with time. Individuals should not rely on this site for information; but should take care to check any details that are important for themselves.
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