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Cumbria is known for the sheer beauty of its lakes and mountains, but did you know that we are also blessed with miles upon miles of stunning coastline? If you’re seeking peace and tranquillity, the Western Lake District and Coast is just the place, with its wide sandy beaches; stunning sunsets; and natural beauty.
Experience the breath-taking sensation of trotting along the beach on horseback, or challenge yourself to climb England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike. There are also scenic coastal walks like the King Charles III England Coast Path and the Coast to Coast National Trail, as well as the Solway Coaster - a flat cycling route between Allonby and Silloth.
The western Lakes District and coast is the perfect place for a family holiday, with plenty of attractions and activities to keep the kids entertained. Take them on a narrow-gauge steam train ride in an open top carriage or explore a historic castle and watch a birds of prey show. There are plenty of interactive museums for all to enjoy, too.
The area is bursting with myths and legends of times gone by. The Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site extends down the Cumbrian coast, and there are plenty of places to learn about its history and walk in the footsteps of Romans. Visit an original Roman fort in Maryport; or discover one of the best remaining examples of a Roman bath house in the village of Ravenglass. Head to places like Whitehaven to learn more about the area's maritime heritage.
Fancy something a bit different? Quirky events like the legendary World Gurning Championships take place every year, and make for a unique experience.
Whether you’re planning a relaxing break, an action-packed adventure or a culture-filled family holiday, you’ll find the Western Lake District and Cumbrian Coast is the perfect place to be.
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake…
From Bootle village, nestling between the fells and coastal plain, climb out onto the broad flank…
The Whitehaven to Ennerdale cycle path transports you from Cleator Moor to the tranquil shores of…
Tide to tops....a route with everything from a beach-side spin, quiet villages and the wild and…
Whinlatter is the place to enjoy peaceful forest walks surrounded by stunning Lake District…
This is a popular route (1.25km each way) for walkers leading to the shore of Crummock Water. The…
Newlands church, set in the midst of the lovely Newlands Valley, is a haven of peace and…
Cyclewise Cockermouth is a premier independant cycle store based in the heart of the very…
Beginning at the Maritime Museum in Maryport, the walk climbs the sea brows yielding spectacular…
NCN 700 – From Walney Island near Barrow to Glasson Dock, Lancaster, this cycle route takes in…
Great cycling activities for all the family in the Lake District and Cumbria. With mountains and…
Shopping centre with department store, 11 shops, 6 cinemas, 3 restaurants. Over 400 free parking…
Whinlatter is a great place for walking with many miles of gravel roads, paths and tracks to…
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A…
For over 65 years, Rosehill has brought a rich mix of creativity and culture to West Cumbria. From…
The climb onto the main ridge of the High Stile Range is a bit on the stiff side but once you get…
Originally know as Sunkenkirk, consists of 50 stones at the foot of Black Combe. Access is via a…
The mountains around Wasdale Head are arguably one of the finest mountain landscapes in Britain and…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…
Three main routes follow the River Esk along Eskdale to its mouth at Ravenglass. These are a road,…
Whitehaven Marina is the most comprehensive marina in the North West- nestled in the heart of a…
This is a pretty route, beginning in the historic village of St Bees. The route follows narrow…
Situated on the western coast in the rural village of Rowrah, our beer is brewed with quality and…
The present circle of 10 standing stones, 80' diameter, was restored in 1949. The stone circle is…


You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.

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Whitehaven
Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic tropical island's rainforest in the Caribbean, that is just the start of your great adventure in The Rum Story.
A beautiful route of 197 miles, linking three National Parks over high level traverse. Stretching from St Bees on the west coast, to Robin Hood’s Bay in the east, the Coast to Coast route was originally devised by Alfred Wainwright, who said “Surely…
Cumbria
Harter Fell might be small but it's perfectly formed and it's situated in a stunning position. It separates the top end of Eskdale from the Duddon Valley and is not hemmed in by other peaks. For these reasons and also because it can be gained by a…
Cumbria
This is another challenging route, from the beautiful high mountain valley of Wasdle to Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England.
Cumbria-wide
Created by Alfred Wainwright, the full Coast to Coast Walk crosses the North of England from the Irish Sea at St Bees to the North Sea at Robin Hood’s Bay. Wainwright’s Coast to Coast passes through some of the most beautiful and varied scenery in…
Silloth
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway Firth in North West Cumbria. Silloth is highly rated and is listed in the top 50 golf courses in Britain and Ireland.
Seascale
For many, Scafell Pike is the ultimate mountain day and presides high on the bucket list. We can help you plan the perfect route to the summit based on where you’re staying and your previous experience.
Millom
This ride along the sea wall gives spectacular wide open views across the Duddon estuary and out to sea, to wild waves and stunning sunsets.
Ennerdale is the most westerly of the lakes, and the most remote. A deep glacial lake, Ennerdale Water is the only lake without a road next to it.
Maryport
Maryport golf course is an 18 golf course. Located just north of the town of Maryport, on the West Cumbria Coastline. Situated towards the northern end of the 'Cumbria Coastal Route'. It can be a very challenging course, more so with a strong sea…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A well stocked trail centre bike shop offering premium bike hire, fast repairs and premium road and mountain bike sales. We also offer guiding and…
Cockermouth
The brewery is now open again, at the foot of Cockermouth Castle, surrounded by the River Derwent and the River Cocker. This water source is integral to our brewing, as our water is drawn direct from the castle well. This pure, Lakeland water, is…
A short, and at first, strenuous, roller- coaster circuit which is rewarded by a picture-postcard village and some far- reaching views across the coastal plain and out across the Irish Sea.
Workington
Shopping centre with department store, 11 shops, 6 cinemas, 3 restaurants. Over 400 free parking spaces. Petrol and convenience store 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Wasdale
Ranging from small groups in steep wet gorges involving roped ascents, to the fun of group set challenges. It may involve short scrambles, possible squeezes and crawls or even a rough stream walk. It can take you to places on the fell that you’d…
Cumbria
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.
Cockermouth
Isel church is a beautiful Grade I listed building, which is located in an idyllic position in a carefully tended churchyard close to the River Derwent and the grounds of Isel Hall.
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.
Keswick
A welcoming leisure and spa destination for locals and guests alike, featuring pool, gym, tennis and relaxing spa treatments in a beautiful Bassenthwaite setting.
Keswick
The Lake District Calvert Trust is a unique outdoor adventure centre dedicated to providing life-changing experiences for people with disabilities. Set in the heart of the stunning Lake District, the centre offers fully accessible accommodation and…
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