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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…
Ireby
Our restaurant is open to residents and non-residents alike, serving a delicious 3 course meal made from freshly cooked local ingredients. We pride ourselves on the selection of local food producers and supplier who we work with to bring you a…
KESWICK
A small free car park with 20 spaces. Located on the back road to Thornthwaite, off the A66.
COCKERMOUTH
Pay and display car park with 69 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
Public toilets available, located adjacent to the car park.
Maryport
Maryport Coastal Park is a place for visitors to enjoy for its coastal views and flora and fauna. Access is free all year round. Maryport Coastal Park can be accesses from Maryport south shore car park, which can be found near the Glasson industrial…
WIGTON
Free car park with 16 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
Barrow-in-Furness
Set in 45 acres, Barrow's award-winning park provides the perfect place to stroll on sunny afternoons. Barrow Park..... always something going on, always something growing on!
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…
Marine Rd, Maryport
Quaint little coffee and ice cream house selling local handmade ice cream coffee and cakes. Also, we serve our delicious coffee and hot chocolate which is supplied by a local company.
Cockermouth
The Coffee Kitchen Bakery produces quality bread and baked goods from their Bakery in Market Place, Cockermouth. You can also find them at the Keswick market.
Silloth
A charming seaside tearoom serving tasty food and drinks, decorated throughout with vintage treasures, gifts, and treats. Famous for huge hot chocolates, said to be the biggest in Cumbria!
Egremont
Our family has proudly run Frasers Fish & Chip Shop in Egremont since 2002, but our history within the industry goes back more than 40 years.
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.
Maryport
Maryport's extensive harbour and Promenade are a pleasure to stroll around.
Whitehaven
Moresby Hall is an historic Grade 1 listed building offering fantastic food and accommodation on the outskirts of Whitehaven.
Cockermouth
Freshly made food and drinks served in comfortable and relaxed surroundings.
Maryport
Small family run artisan bakery.
Millom
Welcome to the home of the Traditional Cumberland Sausage and a much-acclaimed family business that has even supplied goods to royalty.
Maryport
Newly refurbished friendly pub, now serving food, welcoming locals and tourists.
Wigton
At Home Farm Butchers Shop, we take great pride in field to fork eating. Creating expertly crafted meals as well as fresh meat. Our products range from ready meals to the perfect steak.
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