Eden Valley and the Pennines
Singles in and around Penrith
Penrith is the market town of the Eden Valley, a short drive from Ullswater and the northern Lakes, and an easy stop on the M6. For a first date there's a walk up to Penrith Castle, a day out at Ullswater, or a look round Lowther Castle and Gardens. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Penrith
Three easy places to meet someone new in Penrith. Check opening times before you go.
Penrith Castle and Castle Park
The ruins of a medieval castle opposite the station, with a park around it. Free to visit and easy to find.
Ullswater and Pooley Bridge
One of the prettiest lakes in the Lake District, with steamers, rowing boats and lakeside walks. Boats are ticketed, so check running days and prices.
Lowther Castle and Gardens
A dramatic castle ruin and landscaped gardens a few miles south of town. It is ticketed, so check opening times and prices before you go.
Around Penrith
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Penrith town centre, Eamont Bridge, Pooley Bridge, Askham, Greystoke, Langwathby and Lazonby.
Getting there: Penrith station is on the West Coast Main Line, with trains to Carlisle, Oxenholme, Preston, Manchester and London Euston. Buses link the town with Keswick, Carlisle and Ullswater, and the M6 and A66 are the main roads.
Go Cumbria Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Penrith and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Penrith
What is a good first date in Penrith?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk up to Penrith Castle, a day out at Ullswater and a look round Lowther Castle and Gardens. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Penrith?
Penrith station is on the West Coast Main Line, with trains to Carlisle, Oxenholme, Preston, Manchester and London Euston. Buses link the town with Keswick, Carlisle and Ullswater, and the M6 and A66 are the main roads.
Can I join Go Cumbria Dating from Penrith?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Cumbria Dating covers the whole county, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Penrith?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.