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Appleby-in-Westmorland sits in a loop of the River Eden, sheltered by the North Pennines to the east and the Lake District fells to the west. It served as the county town of historic Westmorland for centuries, and that administrative legacy is still visible in the architecture of Boroughgate, the wide main street that climbs from the medieval cloisters toward the castle. It is a practical, working town rather than a tourist hub; it has its own secondary school, a railway station on the scenic Settle-Carlisle line, and a range of independent shops that serve the surrounding farming hamlets. While many people only know it for the horse fair held on the outskirts every June, the day-to-day reality of the place is defined by its sandstone buildings, the quiet riverside walks, and a geographical position that feels remote yet remains well-connected via the A66. It’s a sturdy, traditional market town where the local pace of life is dictated more by the weather and the landscape than by anything else.