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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

Alston, Cumbria

Alston (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria

At a height of over 1,000 feet in the far reaches of the Pennines, this is one of England's highest market towns. Alston is a lively bustling place of steeply rising narrow.....

Arnside, Cumbria

Arnside (30 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

This pretty village has all the ingredients of an old style fishing village with a delightful mix-match of charming properties rising up from a beach of firm golden sand littered with colourful sailing boats...

Grasmere, Cumbria

Grasmere (406 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

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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Recommended Attractions to visit in Cumbria

Arnside Pele (fortified tower)

Arnside Tower (4 Pictures)

The oldest building in the parish of Arnside. Arnside Tower is a ruin of a Pele tower which were fortified structures quite.....

Classic Morgan on the Honister Pass

Honiston Pass (2 Pictures)

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.....

Levens Hall Garden, South Lakes

Levens Hall Garden (24 Pictures)

Levens Hall is a wonderful Elizabethan mansion, which began life as a medieval tower refuge against the Scots, it was completed.....

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