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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

Arnside, Cumbria

Arnside (30 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village 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...

Cartmel Village

Cartmel (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village 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...

Keswick

Keswick (463 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria

Keswick is a pretty Market Town that nestles between the spectacular Skiddaw Mountains and the northern end of the serene Derwentwater Lake within the Lake District National Park.....

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Black Combe, Cumbria

Black Combe (1 Pictures)

Black Combe stands some 10 miles away from any higher ground, giving it an excellent all-round panorama of land and sea, with.....

Cartmel Priory

Cartmel Priory (7 Pictures)

Cartmel Priory was founded in about 1189 by William Marshal, and has a long and interesting history to discover. ..

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..

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

Long Meg & her Daughters (14 Pictures)

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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