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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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Abbey Approach, Barrow-in-Furness
Abbey mill is an independent coffee shop situated in a 15th century building overlooking Furness Abbey . Join us for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea and Lakes ice cream. Homemade scones and cranberry teacakes our speciality . Full afternoon tea…
Wicham, Millom
A beautiful golden sandy beach stretching for around 3 miles. Park at the car park and stroll along the sands. Toilets and a cafe available in the car park.
Maryport
Seaside destination for boarders, skaters & scooters
Ravenglass
Pay by mobile phone reference: 7268 - www.paybyphone.co.uk/. You can also pay by credit card as well as in cash.
Pay & Display car park with 100 spaces.
Public Toilets adjacent to car park.
WORKINGTON
Free parking area with 6 spaces. There is a path from the car park that leads to Cogra Moss Reservoir, approximately half a mile away.
Millom
Keswick
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) – please pay on exit.
KESWICK
Pay & Display car park with 40 spaces.
At 350m altitude, this is a good place to gain height before heading for the summits or to start a downhill walk and catch the bus back up.
The car park is off the B5289 at the summit of Honister Pass between…
Cockermouth
This is a popular route (1.25km each way) for walkers leading to the shore of Crummock Water. The views over the lake to Mellbreak and surrounding fells are breathtaking.
KESWICK
A small free car park with 20 spaces. Located on the back road to Thornthwaite, off the A66.
WORKINGTON
Centrally located multi-storey car park with 427 spaces.
Height restrictions: 1.98m Open 7 days a week.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
Maryport
Park Hill Mews are 3 self-contained self catering holiday homes nestled in the historic maritime town of Maryport, Cumbria – on the doorstep of the breath-taking Lake District National Park.
Whitehaven
Moresby Hall is an historic Grade 1 listed building offering fantastic food and accommodation on the outskirts of Whitehaven.
Seascale
Award winning Fish and Chips by the sea including licensed restaurant.
Maryport
Small family run artisan bakery.
Cockermouth
Freshly made food and drinks served in comfortable and relaxed surroundings.
Cockermouth
Originally an 18th Century Lakeland farm house, Embleton Spa Hotel is a relaxed, informal hotel with bar, restaurant and delightful en-suite rooms and apartments.
Lakeland Agricultural Centre, Cockermouth
At Cumbrian Baker, baking is more than a craft – it’s a passion. Founded by Chef Shaz in Cockermouth, our journey began with a dream to create exceptional cakes and hearty bakes made with love.
Maryport
Shiver Me Timbers play area is a bright, colourful, and exciting destination for young visitors. Look out for this pirate-themed adventure play area next door to the Lake District Coast Aquarium on the Harbourside in Maryport.
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