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Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
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-Elterwater lies in an attractive setting, a few miles west of Ambleside, hidden behind Loughrigg and Silver How, at the entrance to Great Langdale.
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Colwith, Little Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NUAmbleside
On the Brathay river, Colwith Force is a stunning waterfall with a drop of 55ft. Look for the A593 (direction Coniston) Turn for Elterwater and Wrynose. Limited parking by stream at bottom of hill. Less than 0.5 mile through oak woodland.
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Carlisle, CumbriaCarlisle
Treat yourself to a fabulous day out by train on the famous Settle to Carlisle line this summer.
The Settle to Carlisle railway is one of the most famous scenic lines in the UK. The route which is part of the national rail network will play host to…
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-Great Gable is a mountain of perfect proportions so much so that it was chosen as the motif for the Lake District National Park.
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Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78469Keswick
Whinlatter Forest Park is England's only true mountain forest. Rising to 790 metres above sea level Whinlatter offers spectacular views of the Lake District and into Scotland.
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Castle Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8URTelephone
01228 591922Carlisle
Standing proudly in the city it has dominated for nine centuries, Carlisle Castle remained a working fortress until well within living memory. Today's highlights include the Prisoners' beautiful carvings, the exhibition and wall walk.
Cumbria
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway!
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian Railway is an award winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. Excellent facilities…
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-Bassenthwaite Lake, owned by the National Park Authority, is 4 miles long and 3/4 mile wide, and 70ft deep and home to the rare vendace fish species.
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Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TPTelephone
01228 618718Carlisle
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is Carlisle's finest visitor attraction, and houses considerable collections of fine and decorative art, human history and natural sciences.
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Carlisle Castle, Castle Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8URTelephone
01228 625600Carlisle
Discover 900 years of history and explore the tumultuous life of Carlisle Castle and its characters, in a new exhibition.
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Penrith
A 14thC fortified home in course of reconstruction to provide craft centre.
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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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-Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain at 978m. Its summit is marked by a huge cairn and thousands of people!
Cumbria
Kendal Castle is situated on a mound-like hill, known as a drumlin, to the east of the town of Kendal, Cumbria, in northern England.
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Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JATelephone
015394 33250Ambleside
A mock-gothic Castle, on the western shore of Windermere. Empty of original furniture, this is a place for all the family to enjoy. Join a guided tour to learn more about the castle's colourful history.
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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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-Helvellyn is one of the most famous mountains in the Lake District and has Striding Edge - the most popular section of walking in the lakes.
Coniston
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.
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Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PLTelephone
01539 822222Kendal
The Lyth and Winster valleys form a landscape of unspoilt pastoral delights - damson trees clustered in small orchards close to white-washed farmhouses, broadleaved woodlands brimming with bluebells and peaceful green undulating pastures.
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