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Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9RXTelephone
01900 824805Cockermouth
Step back in time to the 1770s and experience William and Dorothy Wordsworth’s childhood home. Whether you meet the maid-of-all-work or a knowledgeable 21st-century guide, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome.
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Castle Brewery, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NETelephone
0845 1297190Cockermouth
Enjoy a guided tour of the Brewery. Sample superb Lakeland ales. Shop for beer, leisurewear and gifts.
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Wood Hall, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0NXCockermouth
A 5.5 acre terraced garden with panoramic view. Summerhouses, ancient trees, choice shrubs and plants. Paradise for bird lovers, artists and gardeners.
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Bassenthwaite, Nr Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QETelephone
01768 778469Nr Keswick
Towering high above Bassenthwaite Lake, the Dodd provides unrivalled views from Derwent Water to the south and to the hills of Dumfries and Galloway.
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Eva Plain, Nr Smetmurphy Common, Embleton, CockermouthEmbleton
The 15 stones, of which the tallest is just under one metre, form an almost perfect circle some 40 metres in diameter. Only 15 stones of the original 30 remain.
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-Derwent Water is a local beauty spot that is frequented by walkers who hike around the eastern shore of this quiet lake.
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Skelwith Bridge, Langdale, Nr Ambelside, Cumbria, LA22 9NNNr Ambelside
On the Brathay river behind Skelwith Bridge Hotel. 16ft drop
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Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JSTelephone
01768482067Penrith
The stream which flows over Aira Force is Aira Beck, which rises on the upper slopes of Stybarrow Dodd at a height of 720 metres and flows north-easterly before turning south, blocked by the high heather-covered slopes of Gowbarrow Fell.
Penrith
Askham Hall has 12-acres of beautiful gardens (with an edible theme), an animal viewing area and a stylish rustic café.
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-Lake Windermere is the largest natural lake in England at 12 miles long and has delightful towns and villages nestled on the shore.
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Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JTTelephone
015394 46139Windermere
Blackwell is one of Britain's finest and most important houses from the turn of the last century, situated in a stunning setting overlooking lake Windermere.
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Thirlmere Reservoir, Wythburn, CumbriaWythburn
Commence from the Dob Gill Car Park around a kilometre along the road from Wythburn on the western bank of Thirlmere. Take the footpath that ascends through woodland from the back of the car park.
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-Nestled in a wooded valley in the far west of the Lake District, in the Vale of Lorton, Loweswater is a peaceful lake that is often bypassed.
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Lakeside Pier Visitor Centre, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8ASTelephone
015394 43360Ulverston
Steamers and launches sail daily between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. Additional summer routes. Timetabled services.
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CumbriaSet in the south-west of the region the Duddon Valley is remote, unspoilt and one of the most idyllic valleys of the Lake District.
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Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NSTelephone
015394 36269Ambleside
This charming 17th century building, which served as the office of Beatrix Potter's solicitor husband, now houses an annually changing exhibition of Potter's original artwork.
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Dean Moor, Nr Gilgarren, Workington, CumbriaWorkington
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.
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Stonethwaite, Borrowdale Valley, Keswick, CA12 5XGBorrowdale Valley
Also know as Fairy Glen. Nr Stonethwaite. Collection of quite large pools and small falls, some wooded areas alongside the river.
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Waterhead Pier, Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EYTelephone
015394 43360Ambleside
Windermere Lake Cruises offer more than just a ferry service. We hold private charters, lunch cruises, buffet cruises, corporate hospitality, public sailings, group travel.
Grasmere
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only partially restored and decorated, this isn’t a typical National Trust experience.
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