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From postcard-perfect Lakeland villages to ancient seaports, the towns and villages of the Western Lakes and Cumbrian coast wear their history and heritage in every slate and brick. Here, you’ll find handsome Georgian streets, busy market centres and tiny villages strewn about the valleys, with plenty of historic charm.
Discover seafaring hubs and learn about times gone by: there are some brilliant museums sharing more about the life and times of those living here across the ages. There’s even the birthplace of William Wordsworth, who was born in Cockermouth in 1770.
The Cumbrian Coast Line connects a number of the area’s towns and villages by rail, running alongside the sea and boasting stunning views from your carriage 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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BARROW-IN-FURNESS
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park. West Shore car park provides free parking, an ideal place to do lovely coastal walks and the North walney nature reserve is well worth a visit too.
RAVENGLASS
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
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1939 reviewsWIGTON
Located at the Joiner's Arms.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
Public Toilets adjacent to car park.
MARYPORT
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
MARYPORT
Recycling centre located by the public conveniences.
Recycle Cans, Card & Paper, Glass and Plastics at this site.
COCKERMOUTH
Electric bike charging point, located at The Bitter End, Cockermouth.
A 50p charge applies for use of this facility.
COCKERMOUTH
Located in The Sullart Street Car Park.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
Nr Keswick
Dodd Wood is a fantastic place to get some amazing views of the northern Lake District. The network of walking trails will guide you deep into the woodland and onto walking trails leading to the Skiddaw massif. For spectacular views over…
MILLOM
Public Toilets adjacent to the car park. Free parking, open 7 days a week.
Nr Keswick
Car Park with 90 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
Pay & Display car park with 100 spaces.
Public Toilets adjacent to car park.
WIGTON
Free car park with 16 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
RAVENGLASS
Electric bike charging point, located at The Pennington Hotel.
A £1 charge applies for use of this facility.
CLEATOR
Parking charges apply at Bowness Knott (card payments only).
SEASCALE
Located in the Foreshore Car Park.
Recycle Tins & Cans, Glass, Paper & Card, Textiles and Plastics at this site.
COCKERMOUTH
Electric bike charging point, located at 4Play Cycles, Cockermouth.
A donation to Mountain Rescue is requested for use of this facility.
BARROW-IN-FURNESS
West Shore car park provides free parking, an ideal place to do lovely coastal walks and the North walney nature reserve is well worth a visit too.
ST. BEES
Pay and display car park with 265 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Charges apply between 8am and 8pm. No height restrictions.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
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