River Eden

River Eden

The best section is from Lazonby to Armathwaite weir. The river is mostly grade 2 with some rapids which reach grade 3 at high water levels. This is Nunnery rapid about half way. Towards the end there are some rock carvings on a cliff face river right. There could obviously be trees in the river but none of the rapids are particularly dangerous at normal levels. However, watch out for Armathwaite weir, not to be shot without a careful look and much thought. Get in: There is a car park on river left on the Lazonby side of the bridge. From the M6 junction 41 (After Penrith), turn East B5305. After a mile, at an island, turn left A6. Continue to Plumpton. Turn right B6413 for Lazonby. Pass straight through the village, down a hill. As the road meets the river there is a car park on the right just before the bridge. Park by the no canoeing sign. Takeout: is river left above Armathwaite weir. Follow the footpath through the field to the road. You are not supposed to use the farm road!
http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/edenlazonby.htm	Armathwaite weir