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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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RAVENGLASS
Electric bike charging point, located at Muncaster Castle.
A £1 charge applies for use of this facility.
CLEATOR MOOR
Located in The Co-op Car Park.
Recycle Tins & Cans, Glass, Paper & Card, Plastics and Textiles at this site.
SEASCALE
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park. Pay and display car park with 40 spaces. Open 7 days a week. No height restrictions.
HOLMROOK
Electric bike charging point, located at The Boot Inn, Holmrook.
This facility is free if buying something from the bar.
WORKINGTON
Located in the car park on Main Street.
Recycle tins & cans, glass, paper & cardboard, textiles and plastic at this site.
KESWICK
A small free car park with 20 spaces. Located on the back road to Thornthwaite, off the A66.
Millom
WORKINGTON
Public toilets adjacent to the multi-storey car park.
Haverigg, Millom
Haverigg beach on Cumbria’s west coast sees shingle turn to sand as you walk further from the mainland, offering the kind of damp sand that’s perfect for sandcastle building.
COCKERMOUTH
Electric bike charging point, located at Cyclewise, Cockermouth.
A donation to Mountain Rescue is requested for use of this facility.
KESWICK
Car park with 25 spaces. Located on the road between Lorton and Braithwaite. Take a short walk from here to the waterfall called Spout Force.
MARYPORT
Recycling centre located by the public conveniences.
Recycle Cans, Card & Paper, Glass and Plastics at this site.
Barrow-in-Furness
With stunning views across Morecambe bay, this shingle island reserve is full of interest and a fantastic place for bird watching. South Walney Nature Reserve is home to the only grey seal colony in Cumbria. An off-road mobility tramper can be…
SEASCALE
Pay and display car park with 40 spaces. Open 7 days a week. No height restrictions.
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
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.
Cockermouth
Public toilets available, located adjacent to the car park. Pay and display car park with 69 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
MARYPORT
Located on the Solway Industrial Estate
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
SEASCALE
Located in the Foreshore Car Park.
Recycle Tins & Cans, Glass, Paper & Card, Textiles and Plastics at this site.
WIGTON
Located in the North View car park.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
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