The Pennine Hotel
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The Pennine Hotel has recently undergone a total refurbishment after a flooding. The bar has had a revamp and the rooms upstairs have been modernised and upgraded. (March 2009)
Local Images:
The images presented on this page are mostly of stone circles and antiquities in various locations in and around Cumbria. They were all photographed by Carlisle photographer David Reynolds. If you would like to purchase any of David's images his details can be obtained by contacting the hotel manager. Contact details are on the top menu on this site.
Local Images:
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| Ennerdale | Gamelands Circle | Giants Grave |
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| Iron HIll Circle | Kinniside Circle | Langdale Pikes |
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| Little Meg Circle | Long Meg Circle | Mayburgh Henge |
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| Moor Divock | Sunkenkirk Circle | Wasdale |
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Kirkby Stephen is a small town in the Upper Eden valley which was formerly in the old county of Westmorland, now Cumbria. This is an area of Cumbria much less well known than the Lake District, but equally appealing. A traditional market town of historic buildings, cobbled yards, quaint corners and interesting shops, it is surrounded by a landscape of pastoral rural scenery and wild uplands. Being remote from large towns and population centres, Kirkby Stephen has developed a strong and self-sufficient identity and a vibrant sense of community.
The Town Council aims to respond to the needs and aspirations of the people it represents and to undertake work which benefits the town and its residents. It is also active in addressing local issues, dealing with any problems which arise and generally 'getting things done!'
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Castleriggs Stones :
Castlerigg Stone Circle is one of the most visually impressive prehistoric monuments in Britain, and is the most visited stone circle in Cumbria. Every year thousands of people visit it to look, photograph, draw and wonder why and when and by whom it was built. The stone circle is on the level top of a low hill with views across to Skiddaw, Blencathra and Lonscale Fell.
Druids Circle:
There is much evidence of prehistoric occupation in the area around Birkrigg. Several bronze age tumuli can be found on the Common. The Druid's Circle lies on the south-east side of Birkrigg Common about half a kilometre from the coast, overlooking the village of Bardsee.
Sunkenkirk Circle :
This is a fantastic stone circle that stands on a small plateau of land with Thwaites Fell to the north and more closely overlooked by Swinside Fell to the west which gives the site its alternate name of Swinside Circle. The circle stands far from the main A595 road and nearly a mile from a back road that leads north from close to the village of Halltwaites to Cragg Hall. It is best to park close to the turn for the Hall and then follow a rough track on foot that leads northwest to Swinside Farm - the circle is on the right just before reaching the farm and can be seen from some distance away.