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Melmerby is situated on the A686 road at the western foothills of the Pennine Mountains in the county of
Cumbria in the north west of England. The Pennines form a natural barrier running north-south along the eastern edge of the
county. Consequently, when travelling from most locations, the village is most easily reached from the town of Penrith which
is at the start of the A686. Penrith is 9 miles south-west in the county's central lowland area. This area includes the Eden valley and separates the Pennine Range from the Cumbrian Mountains which
contain the Lake District. The A686 starts at a large roundabout on the southern edge of Penrith, where the road meets the
A6 and A66.
From the South East and Eastern England
Take the A1 north to the junction with the A66 at Scotch Corner. Take the A66 north-west for 49 miles until
reaching the roundabout with the A686. From the South West, Wales,
the Midlands or Scotland Route to the M6 Motorway Junction 40 at
Penrith. At the M6 junction 40 turn onto the A66 and head east for just 0.7 mile until reaching the roundabout with the A686.
From the roundabout take the exit signposted A686 Alston. Continue
NE along the A686 for 8.7 miles until reaching Melmerby. You will enter the village with a sharp turn to the left over a small bridge
crossing a stream. The village green and Cobblestone Barn is immediately visible at the end of the village next to the Shepherds
Inn.
From Northumberland, Tyneside and Wearside
Take the A69 from Newcastle west for 23.4 miles towards Carlisle until reaching the junction with
the A686. This is 6.4 miles after the roundabout junction at Hexham. Turn left onto the A686 and continue for 26.8 through Alston and over the summit of Hartside. At Hartside there is a
cafe and car park where you may wish to pause for the magnificent views across northern Cumbria to the Irish Sea. Descend
Hartside, taking extreme care on its many sharp corners until reaching Melmerby. On entering the village the road turns to
the left and then to the right. You will see the Shepherds Inn on your left and Cobblestone Barn is next to it. Look out for
the White Gate next to the village post box in the wall.
Public Transport
Melmerby
is a rural location easily reached by car. The nearest national public transport drop-off and pick-up is at Penrith, 9 miles
south-east. However there are some limited public transport options. Penrith Railway station, 9 miles south-west is the
nearest main line station on the London (Euston) to Glasgow West Coast Main Line. Frequent services are operated by Virgin
Trains. A taxi from the station will take approximately 15 minutes to reach Melmerby. The railway station is also where nationwide
coach services terminate, operated by National Express amongst others. Langwathby Railway station, 4 miles south-west is nearer on the Settle to Carlisle line. Services are not so frequent on this line. Buses are also available
from the station to Melmerby.
