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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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Downtown Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Barrow in Furness

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...

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Coniston Water - Lake District

Coniston

There is a timelessness about this pretty village which is set beneath the awesome splendour of "The Old Man of Coniston" towering some 2,500ft above...

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The Howgills

Kendal

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...

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Gates leading to Meaburn Hall, Maulds Meaburn, Cumbria

Maulds Meaburn

Hunter Davies (famous author, journalist and broadcaster) described the village as "... one of the most beautiful villages in the country"...

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Irish Sea from St. Bees

St Bees

St.Bees, the most westerly coastal village on the wild cumbrian coast, is a vision of loveliness...

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Recommended attractions in Cumbria

The Warder Room above the Gate House

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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Crummock Water, The Lake District, Cumbria.

Crummock Water

The romantic setting between high fells gives Crummock Water its character. It is somewhat overshadowed by other better known.....

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Hutton Roof, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Jan 2006

Hutton Roof Crags

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Long Meg & her Daughters (Maughanby Circle)- near Penrith, Cumbria

Long Meg & her Daughters

The 12 foot high mass of sandstone known as Long Meg can be found close to a circle of smaller "daughter" stones in a spectacular.....

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Tarn Hows, Cumbria

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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