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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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CLEATOR
A free car park with 40 spaces, found on the western tip of Ennerdale Water.
CLEATOR
Parking charges apply at Bowness Knott (card payments only).
Nr Keswick
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
WIGTON
Located in the Queen Street Car Park.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
COCKERMOUTH
Electric bike charging point, located at The Bitter End, Cockermouth.
A 50p charge applies for use of this facility.
WIGTON
Public toilets located on the Market Hall site.
Car Park with 203 spaces, open 7 days a week opposite, in Water Street.
Pay & Display car park with 50 spaces.
The Buttermere National Trust car park lies a few hundred metres to the north of the village of Buttermere, which itself nestles between the two lakes of Buttermere (to the south) and Crummock (to the north).
WIGTON
Electric bike charging point, located at Mae's Tea Rooms & Gallery, Uldale.
A donation is requested for use of this facility.
Keswick
Public toilets at Grizedale Forest Visitor centre, open during visitor centre opening hours.
A Pay on Exit system operates in the main car park.
ST. BEES
Public toilets adjacent to the car park. Pay and display car park with 265 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Charges apply between 8am and 8pm. No height restrictions.
SEASCALE
Located in the main car park.
Recycle Tins & Cans, Glass, Paper and Textiles at this site.
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.
COCKERMOUTH
Electric bike charging point, located at Cyclewise, Cockermouth.
A donation to Mountain Rescue is requested for use of this facility.
RAVENGLASS
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
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1937 reviewsKESWICK
From Keswick: Take the A66 west towards Cockermouth. At Braithwaite turn west onto the B5292 for Lorton. Follow Visitor Centre Sign Posts.
Car park with 35 spaces. Pay on exit. Charges apply 24 hours a day. Short walk to Whinlatter Forest visitor…
RAVENGLASS
Electric bike charging point, located at The Pennington Hotel.
A £1 charge applies for use of this facility.
Keswick
Explore the woodland and take in the dramatic scenery overlooking Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw in England’s highest mountain forest.
Two Trampers are available daily at the visitor centre from 10:30am onwards for 4 hours.
MILLOM
Free parking, open 7 days a week.
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