Recommended Towns in Cumbria

Alston 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...
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Ambleside in the county of Cumbria
Ambleside, meaning "Shieling" or summer pasture by the riverbank, lies next to the northern shore of Lake Windermere. A busy victorian town ideal as a base when visiting the Lake District
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Appleby-in-Westmorland in the county of Cumbria
Appleby, is situated in the valley of the River Eden near to Hoff Beck, stunningly beautiful, it is an ideal centre for both walking and touring.
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Arnside 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.
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Barrow in Furness 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.
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Boot in the county of Cumbria
Boot is one of Lakeland's precious jewels, a charming stone village surrounded by towering scenery which includes two of the regions most scenic waterfalls, the Dalegarth Force and Birker Force.
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Borrowdale in the county of Cumbria
There is little doubt that Borrowdale possess some of the most unforgettable of all in the vast landscape of The Lake District National Park.
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Bowness on Windermere in the county of Cumbria
This is the principal resort on Lake Windermere, it is a town crammed with quaint narrow streets jammed full of summer tourists which sprawls along the shores of the lake somewhere between Waterhead and Lakeside.
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Brampton in the county of Cumbria
One of the loveliest features of Brampton is its octagonal Moot Hall, built by the Earl of Lancaster in 1817.
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Broughton Mills in the county of Cumbria
It offers a panorama of superb views in all directions, and is certainly one of the most magnificent walking areas close to the western fringe of the Lake District National Park.
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Buttermere in the county of Cumbria
Even when swirling mist rolls in over the stark fells surrounding Buttermere, the little hamlet remains serene in its simplicity and beauty.
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Carlisle in the county of Cumbria
For over 1700 years this town occupied an important position on the Scottish-English border, few town's have experienced such...
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Cartmel in the county of Cumbria
Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust.
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Castlerigg in the county of Cumbria
Castlerigg is a favoured destination for tourists, it is easily accessible from the market town of Keswick and is within easy reach of the snaking waters of the pretty River Greta, picturesque becks and fells.
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Cockermouth in the county of Cumbria
Cockermouth is ideally placed to be used as a centre for touring the Lake District National Park. It has a High Street seemingly unaltered, and is ringed by some of the finest scenery in England.
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Dalton-in-Furness in the county of Cumbria
Dalton-in-Furness can be found at the meeting point of the roads leading from the mass of sands forming the Furness peninsula-one...
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Grange in Borrowdale in the county of Cumbria
A picturesque village in the Borrowdale valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in England.
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Grange-over-Sands in the county of Cumbria
The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay.
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Grasmere 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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Hall Dunnerdale in the county of Cumbria
Scenery does not come much finer than the scenic beauty surrounding the Valley of the River Duddon where you will find the delightful hamlet of Hall Dunnerdale.
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