I recently spent a bit of time tramping around Cumbria, an area I'm not at all familiar with, and a short journey into Northumberland, where I have spent a bit of time. Thoroughly enjoyed it, the weather was good, and I was literally taken aback by how friendly everyone was I/we met along the way. Some good trails around Settle, and views. The train journey from Edinburgh/Carlisle is pain free as well, so I'll be back for some more. Carlisle is most definitely a good central place to start from. Next month, off to the Highlands, I'll Try and remember to take some photos.