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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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Most of this pleasant route follows signed sections of Hadrian’s Cycleway (72). St Bees village is reached following a free- wheeling descent to the Irish Sea where Wainright’s Coast to Coast Walk starts.
Cockermouth
Beautifully located in its own grounds on the shores of Buttermere among the western fells, Hassness Country House is the perfect base for guided and self-guided walking holidays in the Lake District. This was the favourite Lakeland location of…
Whitehaven
Join us for a full two days and one evening of Eat Street
Bringing together 16 of Cumbria's very best street food traders, serving world-class, worldwide dishes made by local people, alongside live local music and a relaxed, social atmosphere…
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.
Cumbria
Buses to and through Broughton:
X7 Barrow - Broughton - Millom - Haverigg.
Ravenglass
Calling all local talent – and local music lovers!
Join us for Muncaster Castle's monthly Open Mic Night, a relaxed and welcoming evening celebrating the best of our local music scene.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this…
Ravenglass
Calling all local talent – and local music lovers!
Join us for Muncaster Castle's monthly Open Mic Night, a relaxed and welcoming evening celebrating the best of our local music scene.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Get Crafty!
Drop in and join our team in the Visitor Centre for free craft activities. A great way to finish off your day in the forest with a simple but creative memento to take away!
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, 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. Excellent facilities at both ends of the line, from sea to mountains.
Millom
The Wayside and Whisky Barn offers a peaceful escape in the Western Lake District with beautiful en-suite rooms, local homemade meals, stunning views, and a whisky bar. Ideal for relaxation and exploring the Lakes and coast.
Braithwaite, Keswick
A summer of fun awaits at Whinlatter Forest!
Let your little one go wild in the summer holidays at Whinlatter with the return of Wild Things Adventure Club. The club offers lots of brilliant forest activities that is sure to keep you're little…
Moresby
Brown Boots serve up the full works of traditional music from the UK and beyond. From pumping dance bangers to succulent slow airs, saucy waltzes to chunky polkas, they've got it all covered. All beautifully presented, with loads of colour and…
Cumbria
An easy scramble at the side of the spectacular Cam Spout Force is combined with a descent down the wild and remote Little Narrowcove to provide a fine crossing of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. Access is from the Eskdale side by a steady…
Wigton
The Haar will tour the UK this Spring in support of their acclaimed new album The Lost Day, bringing their powerful, spontaneous re-imagining of traditional song to venues across England.
The Anglo Irish quartet combines the staggering musicianship…
Barrow-in-Furness
Furness College is a general further education college in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. It is situated over two main campuses - the £47m Channelside Campus with its outstanding vocational/technical facilities and the specialist Sixth Form Campus on…
Millom
Originally know as Sunkenkirk, consists of 50 stones at the foot of Black Combe. Access is via a long farm track from a minor road branching off the A595. Well worth the walk!
Moresby, Whitehaven
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.
From their early friendships in Colchester, to world tours, and famously going…
Where the Lake District meets the sea - an intoxicating mix of coast, mountain scenery of the highest order and top tourist attractions.
Millom
This is a shortish ride through the pastoral landscape of the Cumbrian coastal plain. The fells of Black Combe and White Combe provide a stunning backdrop for pretty woodlands, lush green fields and dry stone walls.
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