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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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Cockermouth
This is a popular route (1.25km each way) for walkers leading to the shore of Crummock Water. The views over the lake to Mellbreak and surrounding fells are breathtaking.
CLEATOR
A free car park with 40 spaces, found on the western tip of Ennerdale Water.
Walney Island
NCN 700 – From Walney Island near Barrow to Glasson Dock, Lancaster, this cycle route takes in breathtaking scenery of Morecambe Bay spectacular coastline, quiet roads, greenways, canal towpaths and promenades.
Ravenglass
Pay by mobile phone reference: 7268 - www.paybyphone.co.uk/. You can also pay by credit card as well as in cash.
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
Shiver Me Timbers play area is a bright, colourful, and exciting destination for young visitors. Look out for this pirate-themed adventure play area next door to the Lake District Coast Aquarium on the Harbourside in Maryport.
Lakeland Agricultural Centre, Cockermouth
At Cumbrian Baker, baking is more than a craft – it’s a passion. Founded by Chef Shaz in Cockermouth, our journey began with a dream to create exceptional cakes and hearty bakes made with love.
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.
Seascale
Built in the 18th century, The Strands Inn is a traditional Lake District pub in the beautiful Wasdale Valley.
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.
Maryport
Portobello brings simple, delicious wood-fired dishes to West Cumbria, where life is good anyway. It’s even better on wood...
Maryport
Small family run artisan bakery.
Allonby
On farm vending machines, open 24/7. Selling fresh farm milk, shakes cheeses and more. Reusable glass bottles available to buy or bring your own to fill.
Seascale
Award winning Fish and Chips by the sea including licensed restaurant.
Maryport
Newly refurbished friendly pub, now serving food, welcoming locals and tourists.
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.
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!
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.
Torpenhow, Wigton
Torpenhow Farmhouse Dairy produces award-winning cheeses, made by hand on a family farm using fresh organic milk from single herd, pasture fed cows.
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.
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