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2023 is the Year of the Coast - a year-long calendar of events and activities to shine a spotlight on our coastal heritage and give visitors a chance to discover new, less-explored areas. The Lake District, Cumbria is celebrated for lakes, mountains and incredible scenery but it also proudly boasts an epic coastline, from Morecambe Bay and the Furness Peninsula in the south to the Solway Firth in the north.
A visit to the Cumbrian Coast offers a great day out or an action-packed holiday for all the family. Also perfect for a romantic break, a trip with friends or solo exploring.
In a recent visitor survey by Cumbria Tourism, 94% of respondents said they felt a boost to their general health and wellbeing during their visit. The Cumbrian Coast is the place to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. Walk along the promenade at one of our seaside towns and villages or take an exhilarating run along the beach. You could even indulge in a spot of forest bathing.
For history buffs explore Roman baths and forts or discover the fascinating story of the area’s spice trade; not forgetting historic castles, stately homes and steam trains.
If you are seeking that feeling of getting back to nature the Cumbrian Coast is home to nature reserves, Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nature-rich mudflats, sand dunes and beaches. There is plenty of wildlife too including the rare Natterjack Toad. If you are lucky you may even see a seal pup on your visit.
For an exhilarating bike ride the Cumbrian Coast features cycle routes with sea views. Whatever your age, interest or ability there is fun to be had on two wheels.
Notable highlights include St Bees Head with towering red sandstone cliffs looming above the crashing waves and the sandy beach below. Here you will find one of the largest sea bird colonies in the North West, with their bustling communities highly active here in the Spring and Summer months.
The bustling harbour at Whitehaven is well-worth a visit and there is no better way to enjoy fish and chips than sitting on the front at Arnside watching the world go by.
Take a look at the Cumbrian Coastal Route, a 200 mile tour which has been designed to inspire you to explore this captivating and unique area.
This Spring get creative, have fun and make something really personal for your home.
On arrival you will be greeted with a Shed One Fancy Frolic gin and tonic before being guided…
Turning the Tide Community Event. Sending your positive memories of times by the sea out into the…
The Disabled Ramblers is a small national charity working to help those with limited mobility to…
Rossini Overture, The Barber of Seville Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence Bizet…
Brought to you by the National Trust for the Festival of Archaeology. Come and join us for a rare…
Roo Stars Rock Fest
Here Comes The Girls - 3 of the top female tributes in the UK for one night and with a pie and pea…
Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics. And our beer & burger…
The full Hunters' moon, is named for the hunting our ancestors would have done at this time of…
One of the best-selling children's books in history, is a story known all over the world. Spanning…
How exciting that the summer solstice & full Strawberry moon coincide; the high vibing peak of…
Lots of shark species lay eggs. When the pup (baby shark) hatches, the eggcase often washes up on…
From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current…
Join us as writer, farmer and Lakes Future Farming Partnerships Manager Andrea Meanwell shares her…
Tribute to Showaddywaddy in Barrow
A celebration of diversity and inclusion. Parade, performers, stalls and workshops. All free. …
Gavin Webster, a stand up comedian of over 30 years is on tour to share his jokes, routines and set…
Celebrate the energy of the winter solstice with forest bathing in the beautiful Whinlatter forest.…
On arrival you will be greeted with a Shed One Fancy Frolic gin* and tonic before being guided…
Gemma is looking for love, but it's complicated! With the help of dating app Tingle, she dates two…
The Whitehaven and District Amateur Dramatics Society return to Rosehill with their latest…
Bringing people together with food and creativity Join us at The Solway Hall, Whitehaven for a pie…
The full Buck moon aligns with the potent & virile energy of the young buck, bringing strength,…
Cumbria Year of the Coast 2023
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Borrowdale, Keswick
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Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against the backdrop of the stunning Lake District mountains.
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Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed tea room, gift shop, engine shed, picnic area & playground.
Barrow-in-Furness
Now a ruin, Furness Abbey was once the second most powerful Cistercian monastery in Britain, after Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire.
Eskdale
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with massive jumps into crystal clear waters. The pools are deep and big offering lots of swimming and scrambling along the rocky edges too.
This is one of the easiest rides in the South Lakeland with the added bonus that if you time your trip right you can visit the ice cream factory at Holme Farm, just east of Grange.
Barrow-in-Furness
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track wildlife across the reserve using different equipment and techniques, with the help of our expert guides.
Grange-over-Sands
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses of Cartmel.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Whinlatter is a great place for walking with many miles of gravel roads, paths and tracks to explore. Each junction is marked with a numbered post which is shown on the Forest guide map making it easy to create your own route.
The loop begins by skirting along the edge of the fells with dramatic and atmospheric views over the valleys of the River Keekle and Dub Beck to distant villages and the rearing hills beyond.
Keswick
The church, dedicated to the Celtic Saint Bega, is situated in a picture perfect setting in fields on the east shore of Bassenthwaite Lake.
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!
Eskdale Valley
Deep and narrow gorge on Stanley Ghyll reached via marked route from National Trust car park.
Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain at 978m. Its summit is marked by a huge cairn and thousands of people!
The cliffs at St Bees (named after St Bega) are dramatic, composed of striking red sandstone some over 300ft high. There is an RSPB nature reserve.
Barrow-in-Furness
South Walney isolated position on the southern tip of Walney Island makes it a special place for wildlife and people. It is a haven for bird life, many of which nest on the shingle beaches in the spring. No dogs allowed because of risk to wildlife.
Workington
Stone circle is now incomplete and has a modern wall cutting through it, incorporating one stone. Eleven others survive, some only a few inches high.
Cumbria
Three main routes follow the River Esk along Eskdale to its mouth at Ravenglass. These are a road, a narrow gauge railway (Ravenglass to Eskdale Railway) and, of most interest to mountain bikers, a bridleway. The bridleway starts at Whahouse Bridge…
Pillar (892m) lies at the head Mosedale and Ennerdale valleys and is named after, and famous for, the great butress of Pillar Rock.
Keswick
Leisure at the Castle Inn offers a great range of facilities available to our Members and guests staying at the hotel, included heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Set beneath some of England's highest fells and overlooking Bassenthwaite…
Cumbria
Leave the tarmac of urban running far behind and explore incredible landscapes only accessible on foot. With flexible itineraries to suit any pace, reliable daily luggage transfers and comfortable accommodation, our holidays provide complete peace…
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