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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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Holmrook
The Bridge Inn, once a modest mail coach halt, is now a fine, well-situated, comfortable country pub and hotel, offering hospitality to all travellers and visitors. The Bridge Inn is also pet-friendly, and you are welcome to take your pet anywhere…
Whitehaven
We are an independent cafe situated at the ground floor of the Beacon museum
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.
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.
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.
Maryport
Small family run artisan bakery.
Seascale
Award winning Fish and Chips by the sea including licensed restaurant.
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.
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.
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.
Cockermouth
Freshly made food and drinks served in comfortable and relaxed surroundings.
Millom
Welcome to the home of the Traditional Cumberland Sausage and a much-acclaimed family business that has even supplied goods to royalty.
Seascale
Built in the 18th century, The Strands Inn is a traditional Lake District pub in the beautiful Wasdale Valley.
Maryport
Portobello brings simple, delicious wood-fired dishes to West Cumbria, where life is good anyway. It’s even better on wood...
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