Hints and Tips Blog (Travel) - Visit Lake District

2021 is the year of the Cumbrian Coast. Most people know the Lake District, Cumbria for our lakes and mountains but our rugged coastline is certainly worth a visit. In 2021 we are celebrating our rich coastal landscapes, villages and towns.

2020 has been a challenging year all round and we are setting our sights on a fantastic 2021. We would love to see you in the Lake District, Cumbria whether you are bringing the family for a fun-filled break, maybe it’s a romantic weekend away or an action-packed holiday of non-stop thrills.

If your criteria for the perfect holiday are a relaxing setting away from the crowds in a place surrounded by stunning countryside and fascinating history, we have found just the place: Kirkby Stephen. Arrive by train on one of the world’s most scenic railway lines: The Settle to Carlisle.

As the nights draw in, we feel a well-deserved, cosy winter visit to The Lake District, Cumbria is in order – and where better to stay than at one of The Inn Collection Group’s stunning venues?

If you are looking for the perfect place to discover and off the beaten track then why not consider Walney Island in South Cumbria?

Just five miles outside Keswick, sits England’s only true mountain forest, Whinlatter Forest. This utopian forest is known for its breath-taking views, abundance of wildlife and myriad of adventure activities for all ages.

Isolated by the sea on three sides with a single main road linking it to the rest of England, the Furness Peninsula and its gateway – the South Lakeland market town of Ulverston, is well-worth a visit.

Only 10 miles east of the famous town of Kendal, Sedbergh sits at the foot of the Howgill Fells and offers a perfect mix of rural Cumbria with a taste of Yorkshire. Find out more...

Nestled snugly to the west of Windermere, Coniston and its namesake lake, Coniston Water, is one of those little towns which takes a little longer to get to when you’re travelling into the South Lakes from the east, but the long and winding road to get here is just as enjoyable as everything that’s on offer upon arrival.

While it is common knowledge that Cumbria is home to the highest mountain in England, the county is also home to England’s highest market town of Alston. Read on to find out more.