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Pictures of Cumbria

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

Sir John Barrow Monument in Ulverston. This monument is on Hoad Hill in Ulverston.

Ulverston (38 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria

Old town and port with cobbled streets and a pretty market square. It is surrounded by the Furness fells, Coniston Water, Lake Windemere, and the spectacular Cumbrian Mountains. .....

Wasdale Head

Wasdale Head (42 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

Vast, lonely landscape of towering fells, jewel like streams and tarns situated at the head of the Wasdale Valley with the mighty Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain and Great Gable forming an almost uniformity range of mountains in the distance...

Workington Harbour, Workington, Cumbria.

Workington (7 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

Ancient market town of quintessential English charm, where you could easily swap the modern day cars parked in gracious tree-lined avenues for the horse and carriage of Victorian times...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Cumbria

The ruins of Furness Abbey, near Barrow in Furness.

Furness Abbey (13 Pictures)

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

Piel Castle was built because of the Scottish raids in 1322

Piel Castle (3 Pictures)

The last foreign invasion of England took place in 1486 when Irish and Flemish supporters of Lambert Simnel landed at Piel in a.....

Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria.

Sizergh Castle (28 Pictures)

This ancient fortress has been the home of the Strickland family for more than 750 years. It began as a 60ft, four storey tower.....

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