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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

Buttermere Lake in the Lake District

Buttermere (102 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

Even when swirling mist rolls in over the stark fells surrounding Buttermere, the little hamlet remains serene in its simplicity and beauty...

The Black Bull Inn

Coniston (238 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

There is a timelessness about this pretty village which is set beneath the awesome splendour of "The Old Man of Coniston" towering some 2,500ft above...

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

Brothers Water from Kirkstone Pass, English Lakes. September 2006. Cannon Powershot 400

Brothers Water (10 Pictures)

Dorothy Wordsworth (c.1771-1855, diarist, poet, sister of William ) referred to it as "..the glittering lively lake..". The.....

View of the Hardknott Pass in Cumbria

Hardknott Pass (15 Pictures)

One of the steepest roads in England offering spectacular views across the lake district, and the ruins of an ancient lonely.....

Lake Windermere, Summer 2003

Lake Windermere (148 Pictures)

This is the Lake District National Park's most dazzling resort as well as being England's largest natural lake. It is surrounded.....

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