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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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MARYPORT
Located on the Solway Industrial Estate
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
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.
HOLMROOK
Electric bike charging point, located at The Boot Inn, Holmrook.
This facility is free if buying something from the bar.
WIGTON
Located in the car park of the Co-op supermarket.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
MARYPORT
Pay and display car park with 116 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
RAVENGLASS
Electric bike charging point, located at The Pennington Hotel.
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.
MILLOM
Recycle Tins & Cans, Glass, Paper and Plastic at this site.
Public Toilets adjacent to car park.
WIGTON
Car Park with 203 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
WORKINGTON
Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Recycle glass, paper and card at this site.
ST. BEES
Pay and display car park with 265 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Charges apply between 8am and 8pm. No height restrictions.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
Nr Keswick
Car Park with 90 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
MARYPORT
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
WIGTON
Located at the Joiner's Arms.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
WHITEHAVEN
Located in the car park of Morrison's supermarket.
Recycle tins and cans, glass, paper and textiles at this site.
Millom
WORKINGTON
Located in the car park of the Tesco supermarket.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
RAVENGLASS
Electric bike charging point, located at Muncaster Castle.
A £1 charge applies for use of this facility.
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