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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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Want something fun and a little bit different this holiday? Try something new and exciting in the…
This is another challenging route, from the beautiful high mountain valley of Wasdle to Scafell…
Maryport to Ireby - 27 miles. A gently graded and meandering route which takes in the coastal…
Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District. At…
Nestled on Solway Firth, the Park is an ideal base for exploring the Lake District. The kids and…
Sca Fell is a little lower at 964m than Scafell Pike and is 1 km away, but the direct route from…
Located in the picturesque Lorton Valley, Hundith Hill offers stunning views of the Cumbrian…
Bright, modern hotel in the heart of Barrow in Furness with free WI-FI and breakfast included..
Overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake and some of England’s highest fells, the Castle Inn offers the…
Grange over Sands to Roa Island (Barrow). A walk of 33 miles that follows the low hills of…
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway! La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian…
Owning your own Lodge or Caravan Holiday Home is more popular than ever, and means you, your…
Most of this pleasant route follows signed sections of Hadrian’s Cycleway (72). St Bees village is…
Sally's Cottages is an award-winning, local, family run holiday cottage letting agency in Keswick…
Great cycling activities for all the family in the Lake District and Cumbria. With mountains and…
The award-winning Lakes Distillery Company opened in December 2014 in The Lake District National…
Crummock Water has unparalleled views. At 2.5 miles long, it is a clear, rocky bottomed lake…
This impressively renovated Lakeland barn lies in an enviable location just a mile from…
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A…
The walk starts in St. Bees, an ancient community with deep rooted ecclesiastical and scholastic…
Towering high above Bassenthwaite Lake, the Dodd provides unrivalled views from Derwent Water to…
A wild, exposed coastal reserve with thousands of breeding seabirds, wintering birds, grey seals…
A 60 mile or 190 mile Ultra Run following Wainwrights Coast to Coast.
Covering 112 miles, and the most famous passes of the Lake District, the 4 Seasons Fred Whitton…
the western lakes has a rich history, brilliantly told
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Want something fun and a little bit different this holiday? Try something new and exciting in the adventure playground of the Lake District. Take it at your own pace and make your time with us as action packed or relaxing as you want.
Cumbria
This is another challenging route, from the beautiful high mountain valley of Wasdle to Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England.
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-Maryport to Ireby - 27 miles. A gently graded and meandering route which takes in the coastal village of Allonby before levelling inland to Aspatria and Mealsgate.
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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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Skinburness Drive, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4QQSilloth
Nestled on Solway Firth, the Park is an ideal base for exploring the Lake District. The kids and adults alike will love the heated indoor swimming pool, daily kids, entertainment, family bar & bistro, or even the Open Farm.
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-, LA23 3BXSca Fell is a little lower at 964m than Scafell Pike and is 1 km away, but the direct route from one to the other is a bit tricky -the views are great
Cockermouth
Located in the picturesque Lorton Valley, Hundith Hill offers stunning views of the Cumbrian countryside. With 25 rooms, function suites, restaurant, bar & lounge, Hundith Hill is the perfect venue for country escapes.
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Market Street, Barrow in Furness, LA14 2LEBarrow in Furness
Bright, modern hotel in the heart of Barrow in Furness with free WI-FI and breakfast included..
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Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RGTelephone
017687 76401Keswick
Overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake and some of England’s highest fells, the Castle Inn offers the warmest of welcomes and leisure facilities that provide the opportunity to unwind after a long day.
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-Grange over Sands to Roa Island (Barrow). A walk of 33 miles that follows the low hills of Carboniferous Limestone that fringe the northern shores of Morecambe bay. An area rich in history, noted for its monastic connections, especially Furness…
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Wasdale & Wastwater, Wasdale, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1ETTelephone
01946723753Seascale
During the season we offer a programme of open taster sessions, these half day sessions will give you the full experience of canoeing, all of our canoe sessions take part on Wastwater, the deepest lake in England and located in the beautiful Wasdale…
Cumbria
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway!
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian Railway is an award winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. Excellent facilities…
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Skinburness Drive, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4QQSilloth
Owning your own Lodge or Caravan Holiday Home is more popular than ever, and means you, your family, and your friends can enjoy as many holidays or short breaks as you like throughout the season. Nestled on Solway Firth, Solway Holiday Village is an…
Most of this pleasant route follows signed sections of Hadrian’s Cycleway (72). St Bees village is reached following a free- wheeling descent to the Irish Sea where Wainright’s Coast to Coast Walk starts.
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7 St John's Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5APTelephone
017687 80571Keswick
Sally's Cottages is an award-winning, local, family run holiday cottage letting agency in Keswick with 500 self-catering holiday cottages in the Lake District and Cumbria, including over 270 dog-friendly cottages.
Cumbria
Great cycling activities for all the family in the Lake District and Cumbria. With mountains and valleys, miles of mature forest, endless lake and coastal shores, the landscape of Cumbria makes an amazing place to go cycling.
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The Lakes Distillery, Setmurthy, Nr Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria, CA13 9SJTelephone
017687 88850Nr Bassenthwaite Lake
The award-winning Lakes Distillery Company opened in December 2014 in The Lake District National Park with the vision of producing a world class single malt whisky and a global brand that is recognised and respected around the world
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St. Bees, Copeland district, Cumbria, CA22 2DBTelephone
017683 71777Copeland district
Have you been getting plenty of running in through the Covid lockdown?
Have you missed taking part in running events?
Are you looking for an ideal active staycation in the UK?
Designed to give runners and adventure-types "The Most Stunning…
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-Crummock Water has unparalleled views. At 2.5 miles long, it is a clear, rocky bottomed lake flanked by steep fellsides of Skiddaw slate.
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Cyclewise Whinlatter, Whinlatter Forest, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
01768898775Braithwaite, Keswick
The most important skills you can ever learn when it comes to mountain biking. Become a better, more confident rider with the ability to control the most difficult of terrain.
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