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Appleby and Brough

Ward in Westmorland and Furness, England

Coordinates:54.545, -2.378
OS grid ref:NY 75 16
Dialling code: 01931 (Shap)
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The area around Appleby and neighbouring Brough sits in the heart of the Eden Valley, with rolling farmland rising towards the northern Pennines and the sinuous River Eden. Appleby is a compact historic market town dominated by Appleby Castle and the spire of St Lawrence's Church, its narrow streets and Georgian terraces reflecting its role as the old county town of Westmorland.

Locally the economy leans on agriculture, small businesses and heritage tourism, while the annual Appleby Horse Fair remains a major cultural and social event that brings a colourful traveller community and many visitors. Outdoor pursuits, local markets and friendly pubs give the area a lively rural character despite a relatively small, dispersed population.

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Transport links

  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 38.1 miles61.3 km
  • Newcastle International Airport 43.7 miles70.3 km
  • Warcop Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
  • Appleby Railway Station 5 miles8.1 km

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Schools in Appleby and Brough

  • Appleby Grammar School Secondary
  • Appleby Primary School Primary
  • Brough Community Primary School Primary
  • Warcop C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Lune Forest Forest 5.8 miles9.3 km
  • Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.6 miles15.4 km
  • Lowther Castle Estate 14.7 miles23.7 km
  • Brocavum Archaeological site 15.5 miles24.9 km
  • Brougham Castle Archaeological site 15.6 miles25.1 km
  • Old Park Country house 16.9 miles27.2 km
  • Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 18.7 miles30.2 km
  • Fors Abbey Historic site 19.5 miles31.4 km