Pictures of Cumbria

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

Broughton-in-Furness (1 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria

This attractive little place can boast of once being an important market town with a history stretching back to around the 15th and 16th centuries...

Rydal (62 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

Rydal in the lake district will be forever associated with the poet William Wordsworth who lived here and whose works reflect the beautiful landscape that so vividly captured his imagination almost from the moment he was born...

Windermere (273 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

Lake Windermere is England's largest lake, and one of it's most popular with visitors. It is 10.5 miles long and approx 1 mile wide. The water of the lake reaches a depth of.....

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Cumbria

Furness Abbey (13 Pictures)

St Mary of Furness was founded in 1123 by Stephen, later King of England...

Haweswater (7 Pictures)

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Hodbarrow Nature Reserve (2 Pictures)

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Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum (2 Pictures)

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