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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

Stepping Stones near Ambleside

Ambleside (844 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village 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..

Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

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,.....

ST MICHAELS CHURCH, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA

Carlisle (33 Pictures)

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 turbulent times, but strangely Carlisle has little.....

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Cumbria

Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey, Cumbria

Hill Top (5 Pictures)

The Farmhouse in the Lake District where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her children's stories..

Cloudy on the Kirkstone Pass

Kirkstone Pass (69 Pictures)

Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District is famous for its iconic view on the road to Ullswater from the town of Ambleside. There is.....

Just before the snow arrived... -  - taken at Talkin Tarn country park

Talkin Tarn Country Park (26 Pictures)

This lovely country park occupies a magical landscape close to the historic market town of Brampton. The icy waters forming the.....

A picture of Whinlatter Forest Park

Whinlatter Forest Park (7 Pictures)

If you happen to visit Keswick in Cumbria do not miss out on Whinlatter Forest Park, for this superb gift of nature is a real.....

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