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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

Alston, Cumbria

Alston (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town 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 lively bustling place of steeply rising narrow.....

A blustery afternoon

Grange-over-Sands (12 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria

The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay...

Call Box in Patterdale, Lake District, County Cumbria, England

Patterdale (16 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

The village of Patterdale is a well known vantage point at the head of Ulleswater, close to Brotherswater...

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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..

Holme Cultram Abbey, Abbey Town, Near Silloth, Cumbria

Holme Cultram Abbey (6 Pictures)

This was a Cistercian foundation of the 12th century of which the nave is now the parish Church of St.Mary, and although the.....

Lowther Castle with Norman Lowther from Manassas, VA - a direct descendant of Sir Richard Lowther.

Lowther Castle (17 Pictures)

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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.....

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