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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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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.
Pay & Display car park with 32 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
WORKINGTON
Free parking area with 6 spaces. There is a path from the car park that leads to Cogra Moss Reservoir, approximately half a mile away.
Nr Keswick
Car Park with 90 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
COCKERMOUTH
Pay & Display car park with 30 spaces.
A half-mile level walk from Lanthwaite Wood car park is one of the most jaw-dropping beach-side views in the Lakes. The woodland (a haven for red squirrels) suddenly opens up with a view right down Crummock…
Pay & Display car park with 100 spaces.
Public Toilets adjacent to car park.
CLEATOR
A free car park with 40 spaces, found on the western tip of Ennerdale Water.
Nr Holmrook
A traditional tearoom and gift shop serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, cakes and afternoon teas. Our gift shop stocks a range of cards, artwork, jewellery, books, candles, jams, chutneys and giftware.
Whitehaven
Master Indian vegetarian dishes like dosas and curries. Perfect for all skill levels, enjoy a cultural dining experience while learning sustainable, healthy cooking practices.
Whitehaven
Fine Wine & Coffee Merchant
Whitehaven
Ravens Nest is a specialist tea, coffee, and cocktail bar. It’s a fun, friendly venue, with exclusive cocktails, quality hot drinks, and an exciting array of vegetarian food, to suit every guest.
Seascale
Built in the 18th century, The Strands Inn is a traditional Lake District pub in the beautiful Wasdale Valley.
Seascale
Award winning Fish and Chips by the sea including licensed restaurant.
Maryport
Newly refurbished friendly pub, now serving food, welcoming locals and tourists.
Allonby
The Ship Hotel is a 17th century coaching inn. Centre of a village community, in a pleasant seaside holiday village overlooking the Solway Firth and across the road from a big play park.
Maryport
Portobello brings simple, delicious wood-fired dishes to West Cumbria, where life is good anyway. It’s even better on wood...
Cockermouth
Shill’s of Cockermouth is a beloved part of the town’s cultural tapestry, offering a lovely delicatessen and a welcoming café and restaurant.
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.
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
Freshly made food and drinks served in comfortable and relaxed surroundings.
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