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About Cumbria

Cumbria, Englands second largest County can be found in the North-Western part of England. One of its many outstanding attractions is the ever popular and positively breathtaking 'Lake District' the land of crystal clear blue lakes, endless picturesque mountains, including Englands highest mountain, 'Scafell Pike' an impressive 978 metres high. For a truly exhilarating experience why not explore the Lake District from one of the warm and welcoming Hotels situated within the secluded lush green valleys. (add/update description)

See below for all the best towns & attractions in Cumbria, or see a selection of our Cumbria photographs on our picture tour of Cumbria..

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The shelter, Green Gable, Borrowdale, Cumbria

Borrowdale

There is little doubt that Borrowdale possess some of the most unforgettable of all in the vast landscape of The Lake District National Park...

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Loughrigg Tarn, near Grasmere.

Grasmere

This tiny stone village is beautifully set between the tranquil waters of Grasmere Lake and the jagged heights of Helm Crag and Nab Scar..

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Mid Duddon Valley from the top of the lane between Broughton Mills and Hall Dunnerdale, Cumbria.

Hall Dunnerdale

Scenery does not come much finer than the scenic beauty surrounding the Valley of the River Duddon where you will find the delightful hamlet of Hall Dunnerdale...

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Maryport Harbour,West Cumbria.

Maryport

Today, first and foremost Maryport is a splendid resort town on the beautiful Solway coast, it is steeped in the maritime history of two thousand years of sea...

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Sunset at The Rocks, Millom, Cumbria

Millom

The town of Millom developed close to the banks of the estuary of the River Duddon. It nestles in the shadow of the Black Combe, beyond which lies the majestic scenery of the.....

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Mining Remains, Nenthead, Cumbria

Nenthead

Nestling beside the sparkling River Nent, Nenthead lies on Alston Moor, in a lonely remote North Pennine Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the pleasant market town of Alston and the Killhope lead mining museum...

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Silecroft village in Cumbria

Silecroft

This little village is set along the glorious Whicham Beck against a back-drop of dramatic scenery encompassing fells and the Black Combe...

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The station house at Torver

Torver

The lovely village of Torver is found in rich countryside beside Coniston Water in England's Lake District National Park...

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Ashness bridge

Ashness Bridge

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Brothers Water from Kirkstone Pass, English Lakes. September 2006. Cannon Powershot 400

Brothers Water

Dorothy Wordsworth (c.1771-1855, diarist, poet, sister of William ) referred to it as "..the glittering lively lake..". The.....

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Looking back toward to inner entrance of Carslisle Castle

Carlisle Castle

Set in the scenic surroundings on the northern outskirts of Carlisle, the castle built by William Rufus in the late 11th century.....

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Derwentwater, The Lake District, Cumbria.

Derwentwater

Derwentwater is one of 16 Lakes set within the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. It is one of the most northerly of the.....

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The ruins of Furness Abbey, near Barrow in Furness.

Furness Abbey

St Mary of Furness was founded in 1123 by Stephen, later King of England...

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Holme Cultram Abbey, Abbey Town, Near Silloth, Cumbria

Holme Cultram Abbey

This was a Cistercian foundation of the 12th century of which the nave is now the parish Church of St.Mary, and although the.....

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Blea Tarn in Feb 2010

Lake District National Park

I first saw the Lake District many years ago, when for eight out of my eleven day sojourn, it rained, and rained! None-the-less,.....

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Just before the snow arrived... -  - taken at Talkin Tarn country park

Talkin Tarn Country Park

This lovely country park occupies a magical landscape close to the historic market town of Brampton. The icy waters forming the.....

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Tranquility

Tarn Hows

This exceptional magical landscape is known as Beatrix Potter Country. For it is here amongst Lakeland's magnificent tarns and.....

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Wastwater, looking to Great Gable and Lingmell (a shoulder of the Scafells).

Wast Water

Wast Water is the deepest lake in England at 280 feet deep. The awesome peaks of Sca Fell and Great Gable tower over the wild,.....

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