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Become a Lakes Day Ranger Leave the car behind and head for the South Lakes via public transport, with the Lakes Day Ranger ticket. Offering excellent value for a car free day… |
Carlisle & Hadrian’s Wall Full Day Itinerary No trip to Carlisle is complete without learning about its rich and varied Roman Heritage. Uncover what is hidden amongst the scenic beauty of… |
CCR 200 - Add on 1 - Carlisle to Birdoswald - The Roman Frontier Route: A69, A680 Miles: 34 Route Guide and GPX File If you feel like you can easily conquer the CCR200 then try out Roman Frontier add on.… |
CCR200 - Add on 2-Discover Alston & the North Pennines Discover Alston and The North Pennines AONB Travel along the A686, once voted one of the AA’s ‘Top 10 Most Scenic Routes’ and… |
Comedy, Creativity & Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding The area around Morecambe Bay and Cartmel peninsula makes for an exciting day full of interesting places to go, things to see and great food. Read on… |
Culture in South Lakes - Bowness-on-Windermere On the shores of Windermere, the town of Bowness-on-Windermere is packed with arts and culture attractions just waiting to be explored. From… |
Culture in South Lakes - Coniston & Hawkshead The charming villages of Coniston and Hawkshead offer plenty by way of arts and culture. Home to famous figures like John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter,… |
Culture in South Lakes - Grasmere Discover Grasmere’s Arts & Culture Nestled amidst Lakeland fells, in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Grasmere boasts a… |
Culture in South Lakes - Historic Country Houses Discover Historic Country Houses in the South Lakes Step inside an historic country house in the South Lakes, and get a glimpse into another era… |
Culture in South Lakes - Kendal Known locally as the ‘Auld Grey Town’ due to the distinctive limestone used in many of its historic buildings, Kendal is steeped in… |
Culture in South Lakes - Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale Discover Arts & Culture in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale On the border of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks lie the… |
Culture in South Lakes - Ulverston & Backbarrow Ulverston & Backbarrow Ulverston is a vibrant market town with lots to discover. Known for its fantastic arts scene, it’s a great place… |
Cumbrian Coastal Route 200 - Section 1 - Morecambe Bay - The Foodie Peninsula Route: A590, B2277, A590 Miles: 28 Route Guide and GPX File Head along the A590 from the M6 and you will discover the Cumbrian side of… |
Cumbrian Coastal Route 200 - Section 2 - Furness Peninsula and Island Hopping Route: A5087, A590, A595 Miles: 40 Route Guide and GPX File Religious history and industrial heritage are two intriguing themes to be… |
Cumbrian Coastal Route 200 - Section 3 - Haverigg to Seascale - Where the Lakes Meet the Sea Route: A595 Miles: 21 Route Guide and GPX File Discover the rugged beauty of Cumbria’s coastline in the western part of the Lake… |
Cumbrian Coastal Route 200 - Section 4 - Seascale to Maryport - The Nordic Coast Route: A595 Miles: 39 Route Guide and GPX File As you travel further up the West Coast you get a sense of this areas patchwork past. For… |
Cumbrian Coastal Route 200 - Section 5 - Maryport to Carlisle- Solway Coast to City Stay Route: B5300, B5302, A596 Miles: 51 Route Guide and GPX File Head North from Maryport towards Silloth on the Solway Coast.The Solway’s… |
Discover a World of Culture along the Stagecoach 555 Bus Route in the Lake District Bus routes really do not get much more scenic than the Stagecoach 555 service through the heart of the Lake District. From south to north along… |
Discover the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail with this Car Free Itinerary For this car-free itinerary, we’re taking you to the beautiful market town of Keswick, which is nestled between Bassenthwaite Lake and… |
Eden Valley Full Day Itinerary Morning – Ullswater ‘Steamers’ & Aira Force Cruise on Ullswater with Ullswater ‘Steamers’. Arrive at Glenridding… |
Enjoy a car free day out in the Lakeland village of Grasmere Welcome to Grasmere, where the combination of scattered hamlets and farmsteads, beautiful woodland, and meadows fringing the lakes of Grasmere and… |
Enjoy a steamy weekend in The Lake District, Cumbria With three steam railway journeys and several ‘steamer’ boat experiences to choose from, The Lake District, Cumbria is the perfect place… |
Explore Alston and the North Pennines Explore Alston and the North Pennines Such is the quality of the scenery in this part of the world, the region has been designated an Area of… |
Explore Cumbria’s West Coast Car-Free For a memorable visit to a lesser-known, but no less beautiful part of Cumbria, our coastline is a must. Stretching from Millom up to Maryport, sit… |
Explore the Upper Eden Valley The Eden Valley has some of the most incredible scenery, not just in Cumbria but the whole of the country. If you are looking for a relaxing break… |
Exploring Carlisle to Brampton Car-Free Just 17 minutes apart by train or 22 minutes by bus, a day exploring the city of Carlisle, the village of Brampton – and everything in between,… |
From market town to Book Town - Explore the Eastern edge of Cumbria, where the Lakes meet the Dales On its eastern edge, South Lakeland merges with the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is often said this is where the Lakes meet the Dales, and it… |
Furness Flyer There is no better way to explore this lesser travelled part of the Cumbrian Coast than by bike. The Morecambe Bay Cycleway (Sustrans route 700)… |
Go Car Free and Explore the North Lakes by Bus and Train Hop on the train or bus and head for Penrith. Located on the West Coast Main line, it is around a three-hour train ride from London and just over an… |
Hawkshead and Coniston by Bus- A Winding, Scenic Adventure Hitchhiking in the Lakes is not always an easy thing to do. However, for an off-the-grid, Micro-gap experience the Coniston Rambler bus service… |
Iconic Lakes Trail Fancy exploring some of the most iconic areas of the Lake District but don’t have a car or do you simply not want the hassle of driving? Well,… |
Keswick Full Day Itinerary Morning – Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre Whinlatter is England's only true mountain forest. Rising 1,000ft above sea level, the… |
Market Town to Mere - Penrith to Ullswater Just off the West Coast Mainline, in the Eden Valley, nestles the very Cumbrian Market town of Penrith. Pair a stay here with a trip to the Ullswater… |
Morecambe Bay Full Day Itinerary Predator Experience, located near to Newby Bridge and Grange-over-Sands, offers innovative interactive experiences with wolf hybrids, foxes, the… |
Ravenglass – Rushing waters and Rugged Coastlines Discover the rugged beauty of Cumbria’s coastline in the western part of the Lake District, where the mountains meet the sea. … |
Recharge on a multi-day Electric Vehicle tour of the Lake District As EV (Electric Vehicle) sales outstrip petrol and diesel car sales for the first time, it looks like this cleaner and greener travel option is on… |
South and Central Lakes – The Golden Triangle! If you are limited on time or want a beginner’s guide to the Lakes, the South and Central Lakes are great for providing a snapshot of what this… |
South Lakes Full Day Itinerary Visit this fascinating historic house, where the elegance of the Victorian era combines with the warmth and welcome of a much loved family home.… |
St Bees and Maryport Family Fun on the Heritage Coast Discover St Bees. Towering red sandstone cliffs, a perfect sandy beach and a rich past – part of England’s only Heritage Coast between… |
The perfect place to recharge - South Lakes & Morecambe Bay MORNING – LAKELAND MOTOR MUSEUM Located at Backbarrow near to Newby Bridge, the Lakeland Motor Museum is home to an impressive collection of… |
The perfect place to reconnect - Western Lake District & Coast For up-to-date information, we strongly advise that you visit the websites of the below sites and businesses. Always book ahead, please observe… |
The perfect place to rediscover - Coniston & The West Coast Coniston and the West Coast of Cumbria offers a chance to explore the beautiful area around Coniston Water and then over towards the Cumbrian Coast,… |
Top Ten Hidden Gems - Four day itinerary around the edge of Cumbria Cumbria is the home of more hidden gems than you realise – with a great deal of those gems dotted around its edge. To help you plan a visit… |
Travel by Bus and Explore on Foot with walks along the Lake District’s 555 Bus Route If ever a bus route was made to leave you flabbergasted at the sheer number of choices to alight and enjoy a stunning stroll through spectacular… |
Uncover the Lake District’s Rich History and Heritage with this Car Free Itinerary At every twist and turn of the fabulous 599 Stagecoach bus route, the history and heritage of the Lake District is waiting to be explored… |
Work up an Appetite on the foodie Furness Peninsula Combine a visit to this foodie hub with a 9km ramble and you can really have your cake and eat it…guilt free! This area of Morecambe Bay… |
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