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From picturesque villages to ancient seaports, the towns and villages of the Western Lake District and Coast offer a rich history and heritage alongside plenty to see and do. Here, you’ll find handsome Georgian streets, bustling market towns, and a warm Cumbrian welcome - with a healthy dose of historic charm to boot.
From the birthplace of Wordsworth in Cockermouth to the only coastal village in the Lake District in Ravenglass, there’s lots to discover.
Travel by train along the Cumbrian Coast Line, which connects a number of the area’s towns and villages by rail. Running alongside the sea, it boasts stunning views as you travel.
Explore the following towns and villages: Buttermere | Cleator Moor | Cockermouth | Duddon Valley | Maryport | Millom | Ravenglass, Muncaster & Eskdale | Silloth | Whitehaven | Workington
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Cockermouth
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake Station offers a unique place to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch aboard the replica Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.
Pillar (892m) lies at the head Mosedale and Ennerdale valleys and is named after, and famous for, the great butress of Pillar Rock.
Syke Park, Wigton
Cumbrian based Reays have an extensive range of vehicle suitable for small and large groups of passengers, ideal for airport pick-ups from Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle and newly opened Carlisle Lake District Airport.
Barrow-in-Furness
Reelin' in the Dan are an ensemble celebrating the music of Steely Dan, performing songs from the catalogue between 1972-1980. Born from a shared passion for, and upbringing on, Walter Becker and Donald Fagan's songwriting prowess, the young band is…
Cockermouth
Eco cottages, built and furnished to the highest standards, in 'one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen'. The cottages have used green design and technologies with ground and air source heat pumps to power the under-floor heating beneath the…
Whitehaven
To make your next meeting, conference or product launch really memorable and enjoyable for all, why not come to The Rum Story in Whitehaven. We have several different meeting rooms ranging from an intimate board room to our famous 'haunted vault'…
Seascale
A small family-run boutique bed & breakfast in an enviable location. Superb views and a great base from which to explore the quieter part of the Lake District - its mountains, valleys & coastline.
Our contemporary interiors are designed to offer…
Barrow-in-Furness
As the singer in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014, John Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010's The Sky At Night, a Top 10 chart position for 2013's Let It All In, numerous UK and European tours and a triumphant farewell at the Queen…
Keswick
With jaw-dropping views down the valley over Bassenthwaite Lake and just a stones throw from Keswick, our site at Kestrel Lodge Campsite makes for an ideal location for exploring the Lake District and northern fells. A quiet, family run, family…
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…
Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain at 978m. Its summit is marked by a huge cairn and thousands of people!
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.
Ravenglass
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. There are lots of things to do including shopping facilities, a museum,…
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.
Braithwaite, Keswick
️ Conquer Whinlatter! – Trail Half Marathon & 10K – May 2026 ️
Are you ready to take on one of the toughest and most scenic trail events in the Lake District?
Join Wild Deer Events in May 2026 for the Whinlatter Trail Half Marathon & 10K, a…
Borrowdale, Keswick
The slate mine tours at Honister Slate Mine offer an exciting experience suitable for all ages come rain or shine. Set in a picturesque part of the Lake District at the top of Honister Pass, visitors can adventure deep into the belly of Fleetwith…
Barrow-in-Furness
British audiences loved Haydn – and he loved them back. On visits to London, Haydn caused quite a sensation, and his last ever symphony – his 104th – was a heartfelt farewell to the city. And some say his London Symphony might just be his very best,…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Screening. Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter's rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it…
Workington
Armidale Cottages B&B is set in half an acre of land with a small orchard. Built in the 16thC the cottages have been lovingly renovated to a very high standard, retaining many of the original features.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Rosehill prepares to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of EAGLES. Their impeccable harmonies, flawless instrumentation, and passion for their craft make their…
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