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Historic inns, elegant country houses, remote B&Bs and caravan parks surrounded by nature’s plentiful bounty.- Is there anything more satisfying that arriving at a country inn and tucking into a meal of local dishes, sourced almost within eyesight of where you’re eating?
- There is a wide variety of events taking place in the Western Lakes throughout the year. Check out the events calendar and see what's on in this area.
- From explorations of maritime history to Wordsworth and old mills; there are loads of things to do in and around the Western Lakes.
- From Lakeland postcard villages to ancient seaports, the towns and villages of the Western Lakes wear their history and heritage in every slate and brick.
- Let us help you find inspiring places to visit with our travel itineraries. Whatever your choice of location, duration and budget, check out our recommendations.
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Detached cottage with stunning views. Nestled into the lower slopes of Whinlatter Forest. AGA in…
Viewed from the west Grasmoor looks like a simple pyramidal peak but this is deceiving. Behind its…
Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District. At…
Two bedroom Lakeland cottage. Peaceful setting. Superb views of Skiddaw and Whinlatter Forest.…
Set in 45 acres, Barrow's award-winning park provides the perfect place to stroll on sunny…
The Cottage in the Wood Country Hotel and restaurant is a former 17th Century coaching inn situated…
Nestled in a wooded valley in the far west of the Lake District, in the Vale of Lorton, Loweswater…
The climb onto the main ridge of the High Stile Range is a bit on the stiff side but once you get…
Buses to and through Cockermouth: 35 Workington - Cockermouth - Slatefell. 36 Workington -…
The Bistro at the Distillery aims to embrace the spirit of the Lake District, which is achieved by…
Originally know as Sunkenkirk, consists of 50 stones at the foot of Black Combe. Access is via a…
Another popular choice for the walker. Grisedale Pike offers fine views including Derwentwater…
This is a walk for those with a liking for long distance 'unofficial' expeditions. It is a journey…
The Whitehaven to Ennerdale cycle path transports you from Cleator Moor to the tranquil shores of…
A Georgian-style guest house set in walled gardens in a semi-rural location. All rooms having open…
Grange over Sands to Roa Island (Barrow). A walk of 33 miles that follows the low hills of…
This is a shortish ride through the pastoral landscape of the Cumbrian coastal plain. The fells of…
The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to…
Deep and narrow gorge on Stanley Ghyll reached via marked route from National Trust car park.
Located in a peaceful rural hamlet in the Lake District National Park. Easy access to fells, lakes…
The Super Soapbox Challenge returns to Barrow on Sunday 30th August. The event will see a range of…
Spacious log cabins in tranquil farm setting with spectacular open views. Wheelchair friendly with…
Located in the picturesque Lorton Valley, Hundith Hill offers stunning views of the Cumbrian…
Day 2 takes in Ennerdale Water, the most westerly of the lakes, Anglers Crag and Ennerdale Forest…
the western lakes has a rich history, brilliantly told
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The Super Soapbox Challenge returns to Barrow on Sunday 30th August. The event will see a range of hand built soapbox karts defy gravity. Barrow will also host a funfair and other family-friendly activities over the bank-holiday weekend.
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Thornthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SATelephone
017687 78097Keswick
Detached cottage with stunning views. Nestled into the lower slopes of Whinlatter Forest. AGA in the kitchen. Wood-burning stove in the lounge. Peace and privacy, with 2 acres of grass and woodland to explore.
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Buttermere, CumbriaCumbria
Viewed from the west Grasmoor looks like a simple pyramidal peak but this is deceiving. Behind its giant west face it's a complex range of deep cut gills and valleys ringed by high crags and fine grassy ridges. Exploring this fine mountain is a…
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Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78469Braithwaite, Keswick
Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District. At 19k long and rising to over 500m, the Altura Trail puts the mountain back into biking
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1 The Ravine, Seldom Seen, Thornthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SETelephone
017687 78097Keswick
Two bedroom Lakeland cottage. Peaceful setting. Superb views of Skiddaw and Whinlatter Forest. Balcony over garden and beck. Wood-burning stove in the lounge. Excellent walking and cycling from the door. Owner maintained.
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Carnegie Theatre, Finkle Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2BDTelephone
01900 602122Workington
"It’s the show night out not to be missed – wowing crowds in Blackpool since 2014, and now touring the country – Oh What a Nite! is a different style of tribute show to any other that you will have seen or heard of before.
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Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BDTelephone
01229 876564Barrow-in-Furness
Set in 45 acres, Barrow's award-winning park provides the perfect place to stroll on sunny afternoons. Barrow Park..... always something going on, always something growing on!
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Carnegie Theatre, Finkle Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2BDTelephone
01900 602122Workington
Dave Spikey performs his new A Funny Thing Happened show
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Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78409Keswick
The Cottage in the Wood Country Hotel and restaurant is a former 17th Century coaching inn situated in the heart of the Whinlatter forest near Keswick, in one of the most beautiful and dramatic areas of the Lake District national park.
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-Nestled in a wooded valley in the far west of the Lake District, in the Vale of Lorton, Loweswater is a peaceful lake that is often bypassed.
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Buttermere, CumbriaCumbria
The climb onto the main ridge of the High Stile Range is a bit on the stiff side but once you get onto the ridge the walk along its craggy and boulder strewn crest is superb. The setting is magnificent with wide ranging views across Ennerdale to…
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Cockermouth, Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NHTelephone
0871 200 22 33Cockermouth
Buses to and through Cockermouth:
35 Workington - Cockermouth - Slatefell.
36 Workington - Cockermouth - Keswick.
58 Cockermouth - Maryport.
217 Cockermouth - Cleator Moor.
219 Cockermouth - Cleator Moor.
263 Maryport - Workington -…-
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Beckfoot Retreat B&B, Ennerdale Water, Nr Croasdale, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AUTelephone
01946748144Nr Croasdale, Cleator
Enjoy a creative day of workshops:
Writing - Leap Year and changes through time
Hirameki - paint splodges become drawings
Sculpting an Ennerdale Elf Address
The Lakes Distillery, Setmurthy, Nr Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria, CA13 9SJTelephone
017687 88850Nr Bassenthwaite Lake
The Bistro at the Distillery aims to embrace the spirit of the Lake District, which is achieved by using regional ingredients where possible and having a key focus on freshness, flavour and simplicity.
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Duddon Bridge, Nr Broughton in Furness, Millom, CumbriaMillom
Originally know as Sunkenkirk, consists of 50 stones at the foot of Black Combe. Access is via a long farm track from a minor road branching off the A595. Well worth the walk!
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Cyclewise Whinlatter, Whinlatter Forest, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
01768898775Braithwaite, Keswick
Using our own purpose-built 'Coaching Trail' we will show you how to clear classic tabletops. We will also show you how using natural features and the motion of pumping you can get off the ground.
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-Another popular choice for the walker. Grisedale Pike offers fine views including Derwentwater with the Helvellyn Range in the distance.
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St Bees, CumbriaCumbria
This is a walk for those with a liking for long distance 'unofficial' expeditions. It is a journey on foot from St. Bees Head on the Irish Sea to Robin's Hood Bay on the North Sea, the route crossing the Lake District and the Pennines into Swaledale…
The Whitehaven to Ennerdale cycle path transports you from Cleator Moor to the tranquil shores of Ennerdale Water with increasingly splendid views of the craggy fells that surround it.
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Croft Hill, Quality Corner, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UPTelephone
01946 591169Whitehaven
A Georgian-style guest house set in walled gardens in a semi-rural location. All rooms having open views. Ample off-road parking, extensive residents lounge and dining room. Family accommodation and en suite available.
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