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Cumbria, Visitor & Tourism Guide
World Heritage and Wordsworth, landscape and coast
Along with destinations such as
Devon,
The Highlands and
London, this county is essential UK visiting.
In
North West England. On the
Scotland and
England border. The Irish Sea to the west. Surrounded by
Lancashire,
North Yorkshire,
Durham,
Northumberland,
Dumfries and Galloway,
Scottish Borders.
Manchester and
Liverpool to the south,
Newcastle upon Tyne to the east.*
Mountains, lakes and two National Parks
The
Lake District National Park is one of the UK’s most popular with about 8 million visits a year. However, covering well over 2000 square kilometres it’s the second largest Park in the UK (the
Cairngorms National Park are nearly twice the size) so it’s relatively easy to find some peace and quiet away from the tourist hotspots.
Wast Water is one of the UK's most famous views,
Lake Windermere its most famous lakes.
Striding Edge is perhaps
England's finest ridge walk, Scafell Pike its highest mountain.
The
Yorkshire Dales National Park pushes up into Cumbria around
Sedbergh.
Natural Beauty
Clearly there’s a great deal more to the county than its National Park. In the north west you’ll find the
Solway Coast AONB. In the south, on the Cumbria and Lancashire border, you’ll find the
Arnside and Silverdale AONB. To the east is the
North Pennines AONB.
The Howgill Fells run from the south east of Cumbria into the
Yorkshire Dales National Park. If there, perhaps try Stonetrail Riding and Bike Hire.
UNESCO World Heritage
Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, one of the UK’s most famous attractions, runs from
Bowness-on-Solway on the
east through Cumbria into
Northumberland. Fortifications ran down the Cumbria coast, too, as far as
Maryport.
Places in which to base yourself
Within the Lake District National Park, the obvious choices are Ambleside or Windermere, Ullswater or Keswick. Penrith, Cockermouth and Kendal are all on the fringes of the Park. Beyond its boundaries, head for Carlisle to the north or Barrow-in-Furness to the south.
Culture
Cumbria has attracted some of the UK’s most famous writers and artists. The poet Wordsworth (Dover Cottage near Grasmere) and the children’s writer Beatrix Potter (try Hill Top, the World of Beatrix Potter and the Beatrix Potter Gallery around Windermere) are the most famous but John Ruskin (Brantwood, near Coniston) lived and worked here, too.
History
If castles are your thing, head for
Carlisle Castle or Muncaster Castle by the coast, Piel Castle by Barrow-in-Furness or the impressive Brougham Castle by Penrith. You could also try
Penrith Castle and
Kendal Castle. Visit
Carlisle Cathedral and Conishead Priory by Ulverston. 15 minutes from the
Scottish border is Lanercost Priory.
For country houses, visit Dalemain House and Gardens, Holker Hall and Gardens and Hutton-in-the-Forest House.
For prehistory, visit Casterton Stone Circle by Carnforth and
by Keswick. There are dozens of others to discover.
Rain and water
On rainy days, try the Lakes Aquarium or The Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness, the Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry by Kendal or The Bond Museum behind the delightfully named Cumberland Pencil Museum in Keswick.
Jump on a boat and explore the lakes. Ullswater Steamers and Windermere Lake Cruises are a couple of obvious attractions.
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External Linkswww.golakes.co.ukwww.visitcumbria.comen.wikipedia.org
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Located in Carlisle, Cumbria, North West England, England
Less than a mile away.
Begun by William II of England in the late eleventh century on site of Roman fort. Mary, Queen of Scots imprisoned here in 1568. Beseiged in the English Civil War. Saw conflict in the 1745 Jacobite rising. Managed by Eng...
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Located in Carlisle, Cumbria, North West England, England
Less than a mile away.
Originally an Augustine monastery. Built during the twelfth century. Carlisle Cathedral is made from red sandstone. During the 1745 Jacobite uprising, Carlisle was seized by the invading Jacobites and when re-taken by th...
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Located in Penrith, Cumbria, North West England, England
Approximately 18.0 miles away.
Located in the town of Penrith, just outside the Lake District National Park. Built in the fifteenth century to defend the area from Scottish raids. Managed by English Heritage...
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Total Rooms: 94; Rates: £78 - £125 Per Night
Located in the town near to Carlisle cathedral and castle, the Crown and Mitre is ideally situated for walks and drives It has been carefully restored to retain its Edwardian character & charm, whilst offering guests eve...
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Less than a mile away.
Total Rooms: 14; Rates: £48 - £81 Per Night
Rachel and Martin welcome you to a relaxing stay in their family-run hotel where you are assured of a warm and friendly reception in a convenient location The Angus Hotel is ideally situated just 10 minutes walk from Car...
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Less than a mile away.
Total Rooms: 70; Rates: £55 - £110 Per Night
In the heart of the city centre, next to Carlisle Railway Station, this elegant Victorian hotel was fully refurbished in 2009 and now offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and boutique-style rooms...
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