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Aira Force, Cumbria

Beautiful lake winding through a glaciated valley, and an impressive waterfall which is a Victorian beauty spot...

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Brothers Water, Cumbria

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

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Brougham Castle, Cumbria

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Carlisle Castle, Cumbria

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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Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria

The best time to view Castlerigg Stone Circle is that eyrie time when night is just giving way to dawn. It is then, with a.....

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Derwent Island House, Cumbria

Intriguing 18th-century house on an idyllic wooded island in Derwentwater...

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Derwentwater, Cumbria

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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Dove Cottage, Cumbria

Dove cottage in the Lake District is the former home of the poet William Wordsworth and is where he wrote much of his famous.....

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Greystoke Castle, Cumbria

Not open to the public, this fine building dates back to the 1500's and has an interesting history...

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Honister Slate Mine, Cumbria

Englands last remaining working slate mine...

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Honiston Pass, Cumbria

Honister Pass is a mountain pass in the English Lake District. It is one of Cumbria's highest passes, with a gradient of 1 in 4.....

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Killhope Lead Mining Museum, County Durham

Killhope Lead Mining Museum keeps alive the counties lead mining traditions. This is a fully restored site of a working mine.....

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