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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

Lake Bassenthwaite from the west bank.

Bassenthwaite (39 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

This is the most northerly of all the lakes, it resembles beaten silver nestling between the sun dappled heights of soaring fells and mountains. Almost at its shores are Barf,.....

Looking down on Eskdale, Cumbria, on a crisp November morning.

Eskdale Green (26 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

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On the beach at Silloth

Silloth (13 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria

Silloth lies at one of the widest points along the estuary, it was established as a harbour for coastal shipping during the 19th-century...

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Aira Force, Ullswater, Cumbria

Aira Force (24 Pictures)

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

Dove Cottage in Grasmere. The one time home of the Poet William Wordsworth

Dove Cottage (6 Pictures)

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

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.....

Lake Windermere, Summer 2003

Lake Windermere (148 Pictures)

This is the Lake District National Park's most dazzling resort as well as being England's largest natural lake. It is surrounded.....

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