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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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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.
Wicham, Millom
A beautiful golden sandy beach stretching for around 3 miles. Park at the car park and stroll along the sands. Toilets and a cafe available in the car park.
WORKINGTON
Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Recycle glass, paper and card at this site.
Workington
Harrington Nature Reserve is one of two Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) in the Workington area and is an area of land protected for its contribution to wildlife, geology, education and public enjoyment.
Ravenglass
Pay by mobile phone reference: 7268 - www.paybyphone.co.uk/. You can also pay by credit card as well as in cash.
WIGTON
Free car park with 16 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
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.
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.
Pay & Display car park with 32 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
CLEATOR
A free car park with 40 spaces, found on the western tip of Ennerdale Water.
SEASCALE
Located in the main car park.
Recycle Tins & Cans, Glass, Paper and Textiles at this site.
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.
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.
KESWICK
Pay & Display car park with 40 spaces.
At 350m altitude, this is a good place to gain height before heading for the summits or to start a downhill walk and catch the bus back up.
The car park is off the B5289 at the summit of Honister Pass between…
WIGTON
Located in the car park of the Co-op supermarket.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
MILLOM
Free parking, open 7 days a week.
WORKINGTON
Located in the car park on Main Street.
Recycle tins & cans, glass, paper & cardboard, textiles and plastic at this site.
MARYPORT
Pay and display car park with 116 spaces.
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!
MARYPORT
Recycling centre located by the public conveniences.
Recycle Cans, Card & Paper, Glass and Plastics at this site.
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