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Melmerby

Melmerby is situated on the road leading from Penrith over Hartside Pass to Alston, and is one of the most idyllic villages in the region. The village only has a population of around 200, and it took its name from a Dane called Melmor who lived here in the 9th Century.

Situated on the road leading from Penrith over Hartside Pass to Alston, the village is home to the famous Village Bakery, which has been baking award-winning organic bread and cakes since 1976 when Andrew Whitley first opened the shop. Using traditional methods to retain the heat of wood-fired ovens, the Village Bakery is situated in a converted stone barn with the Pennine hills in the background. The restaurant uses organic produce which is grown on a smallholding behind the bakery.

The Shepherd´s Inn at Melmerby is also well worth a visit, and serves a combination of award winning ales and locally sourced ingredients, which make this the perfect place to stop off for lunch or dinner.

Nearby is the Church of St John, which was built of red sandstone in the 13th Century. Some of the windows are 600 years old, and Melmerby Fell can be seen on the North Pennines from the east window of the church. Not much is known about the history of the church before the 18th Century, but the tower was built in 1848, and major restorations took place in 1895 and 1928.

Nestling at the foot of the Pennine scar, Melmerby is a picturesque fell side village, which lies on the eastern edge of the Eden Valley, with a winding stream which dissects the village green. Once the site of cock fighting and wrestling, the village green was the hub of Melmerby life.

From Melmerby, the road climbs the Hartside Pass to a height of 1,904 feet, where visitors can enjoy super views across the Solway Firth to Scotland. The long and steep climb forms part of the Sea to Sea Cycle Route, and the village is only four miles from Langwathby.

If you are planning a tour of the Lake District, take in Penrith, Melmerby and some of the outlying villages to get a real taste of the region. Most areas of the Lake District are easily accessible by car from Melmerby, so if you are staying in a Windermere hotel, a guest house in Ambleside or a B & B in Keswick, you can still take your time to explore the quieter parts of this beautiful region.

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