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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

Miners Arms, Nenthead, Cumbria

Nenthead (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

Nestling beside the sparkling River Nent, Nenthead lies on Alston Moor, in a lonely remote North Pennine Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the pleasant market town of Alston and the Killhope lead mining museum...

Ravenglass sunset

Ravenglass (40 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria

Special for being the only coastal village within the Lake District National Park, Ravenglass lies where three important rivers converge into the sea...

Heron Crag in the Langstrath Valley  near Smithymire Island and Stonethwaite Borrowdale

Stonethwaite (5 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

Tucked away in a quiet part of Borrowdale where streams tumble down crags amongst a patchwork of old pack-horse trails, scenery does not come more beautiful than that which surrounds this peaceful hamlet in the Langstrath Valley...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Cumbria

Looking back toward to inner entrance of Carslisle Castle

Carlisle Castle (9 Pictures)

Set in the scenic surroundings on the northern outskirts of Carlisle, the castle built by William Rufus in the late 11th century.....

Derwentwater as the daylight starts to go

Derwentwater (424 Pictures)

Derwentwater is one of 16 Lakes set within the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. It is one of the most northerly of the.....

Hutton Roof, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Jan 2006

Hutton Roof Crags (1 Pictures)

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Dalegarth Falls

Stanley Force (1 Pictures)

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