Some information about this lovely river and its valley. Eden by name and Eden by nature.

The Eden Valley in Cumbria is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and amazing myths and legends.

Imagine a beautiful corner of England unspoiled by industry and almost unknown. This is the the Eden Valley, where you will find quiet hamlets and villages, dramatic landscapes and the opportunity to escape from the pressures of modern life.

Bordered in the West by the Lake District and with the Pennines and Yorkshire Dales to the East this area of Cumbria through which the River Eden meanders is so often overlooked, but offers a perfect rural retreat. Here you will find historic towns such as Appleby-in-Westmorland and delightful villages such as Kirkoswald, Morland or Langwathby, salmon and trout fishing on the River Eden and its tributaries, a great deal of history - and the most delightful countryside. Visitors will find a range of accommodation choices in this delightful area, self catering, guest house or bed and breakfast.

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A poem by Wordsworth.
THE RIVER EDEN, CUMBERLAND

"Nature gives thee flowers that have no rivals among British bowers." This can scarcely be true to the letter; but, without stretching the point at all, I can say that the soil and air appear more congenial with many upon the banks of this river than I have observed in any other parts of Great Britain.

EDEN! till now thy beauty had I viewed
By glimpses only, and confess with shame
That verse of mine, whate'er its varying mood,
Repeats but once the sound of thy sweet name:
Yet fetched from Paradise that honour came,
Rightfully borne; for Nature gives thee flowers
That have no rivals among British bowers;
And thy bold rocks are worthy of their fame.
Measuring thy course, fair Stream! at length I pay
To my life's neighbour dues of neighbourhood;
But I have traced thee on thy winding way
With pleasure sometimes by this thought restrained--
For things far off we toil, while many a good
Not sought, because too near, is never gained