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Pictures of Cumbria

Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Cumbria, England.

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Cumbria

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Barrow in Furness (33 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

Barrow-in-Furnace is defined by three things, the glorious red Sandstone ruins of Furnace Abbey, founded by King Steven in 1132, its beautiful sea and coastline where visitors thrill to the exciting sight of tall ships competing in the Tall Ship's Festival, and the magical views of Lakeland's distant towering peaks...

Fisher Tarn Reservoir, Kendal, Cumbria

Kendal (31 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria

Sometimes referred to 'the auld grey town' because it was built mainly of grey stone, Kendal is a large Market town in the east of Cumbria...

Rosthwaite, Borrowdale Valley

Rosthwaite (3 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

Small as Rosthwaite may be, it has magic and serenity coupled with some of the most unforgettable sights in the Lake District National Park..

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View of the Hardknott Pass in Cumbria

Hardknott Pass (15 Pictures)

One of the steepest roads in England offering spectacular views across the lake district, and the ruins of an ancient lonely.....

Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey, Cumbria

Hill Top (5 Pictures)

The Farmhouse in the Lake District where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her children's stories..

Tarn Hows 5

Tarn Hows (98 Pictures)

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

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