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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
the western lakes has a rich history, brilliantly told

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Cockermouth
Book your place on a beginners half day fusing and slumping course at the RD Glass studio. Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and the freedom to choose what you make. Create pieces such as freestanding waves or…
Syke Park, Wigton
Reays have grown to become Cumbria’s largest independent bus and coach operator, offering unrivalled quality coach and mini-bus hire.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self's Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale…
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…
Barrow-in-Furness
Through unheard stories alongside candid photos from his new bestselling book 'No One You Know', Dave Rowntree shares the tales behind Blur's formative years.
Great Gable is a mountain of perfect proportions so much so that it was chosen as the motif for the Lake District National Park.
Maryport
Recently re opened pub/ bar selling a wide selection of beers, ales, wine and spirits. Choose from our hand picked selection of drinks that you won't find anywhere else in town, including Hawkstone premium lager and cider, and Galway Girl, our Irish…
St Bees
The Manor in St Bees offers nine comfy en-suite rooms, ideal for Coast to Coast walkers and coastal explorers. Enjoy hearty breakfasts and relax in this welcoming Cumbrian seaside inn.
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
4 Luxury Glamping Retreat on The North Western edge of the Lake District - Castle Guards Farm Retreat. 2 of the 4 pods are Pet Friendly. Each pod has a private wood fired hot tub which can be added to your stay if required.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Whinlatter is the place to enjoy peaceful forest walks surrounded by stunning Lake District scenery, with miles of gravel roads, paths and tracks to explore. Create your own adventure or follow one of our waymarked routes, with a wide range of…
Not a light undertaking with some challenging climbing, particularly the infamous Walna Scar Road.
Cockermouth
Book your place on a beginners half day fusing and slumping course at the RD Glass studio. Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and the freedom to choose what you make. Create pieces such as freestanding waves or…
Ravenglass
The 174 mile Hadrian's Cycleway snakes through the entire World Heritage Site. It's a cycleway that knits together existing shorter cycle routes, quiet roads and off-road tracks. Clearly signposted, the Cycleway takes you near many major Roman sites…
Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain at 978m. Its summit is marked by a huge cairn and thousands of people!
Buses to and through Maryport:
30/30A/30B Thornhill - Whitehaven - Workington - Maryport.
58 Cockermouth - Maryport.
60 Maryport - Silloth - Skinburness.
300 Carlisle - Wigton - Maryport - Whitehaven.
301 Carlisle - Wigton - Maryport -…
Workington
The Flower Club at Cumberland Flower Farm is back! After a long break, we're relaunching our monthly gathering for seasonal flower lovers. Taking place in our flower field in West Cumbria, we'll be running small guided tours, showing you each stage…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Beatles Complete return to Rosehill after a sold-out show in July 2025 with a festive treat that will make you want to Get Back for another Hard Days Night!
Having now performed over 200 shows at the world famous Cavern Club, Liverpool based, BC…
Winscales, Workington
Prepare for an evening of murder, mystery and increasingly ridiculous twists as The Betray-tors, performed by award-winning murder mystery event and production company Highly Suspect, comes to Hunday Manor.
As the nation's favourite game of murder…
Cockermouth
Making amazing places accessible! Join us to hire all-terrain mobility scooters at amazing outdoor venues. You can become an Outdoor Mobility member from as little as £5.00 and use a Tramper for safe, comfortable and easy adventures in the Lake…
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