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Looking down on Buttermere, Lake District, Cumbria.

Buttermere 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.
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Castle Crag slate.

Borrowdale in the county of Cumbria
There is little doubt that Borrowdale possess some of the most unforgettable of all in the vast landscape of The Lake District National Park.
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Grange in Cumbria

Grange in Borrowdale in the county of Cumbria
A picturesque village in the Borrowdale valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in England.
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Derwentwater

Keswick 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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Hawkshead Church 2

Hawkshead in the county of Cumbria
The pretty village of Hawkshead is full of old-world picturesque charm throughout its traffic-free streets where one can roam freely to investigate all it has to offer in the way...
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St. Martin's Church

Bowness on Windermere in the county of Cumbria
This is the principal resort on Lake Windermere, it is a town crammed with quaint narrow streets jammed full of summer tourists which sprawls along the shores of the lake somewhere between Waterhead and Lakeside.
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Bowness Bay, Lake Windermere.

Windermere in the county of Cumbria
Lake Windermere is England's largest lake, and one of it's most popular with visitors. It is 10.5 miles long and approx 1 mile wide. The water of the lake reaches a depth of...
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The Golden Rule

Ambleside in the county of Cumbria
Ambleside, meaning "Shieling" or summer pasture by the riverbank, lies next to the northern shore of Lake Windermere. A busy victorian town ideal as a base when visiting the Lake District
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Grasmere, Autumn colours.

Grasmere in the county of Cumbria
This tiny stone village is beautifully set between the tranquil waters of Grasmere Lake and the jagged heights of Helm Crag and Nab Scar
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The ancient walls of York, North Yorkshire

York in the county of North Yorkshire
One of the most historic cities in Britain with overs 2000 years of history...
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Street in Grassington, Yorkshire.

Grassington in the county of North Yorkshire
This is Upper Wharfdale's principle village. It is a place of quiet charm with a lovely old bridge spanning the River Wharfe and cobbled lanes with pretty stone cottages descending towards the attractive village square.
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Wharfe Bridge, Kettlewell, Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Kettlewell in the county of North Yorkshire
The spectacular limestone beauty of Kettlewell has been appreciated by travellers for decades. It has a series of delightful cottages clustered around the little Cam Beck, a tributary of the River Wharfe as it plunges from Great Whernside.
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Limestone scenery above Settle, Yorkshire Dales

Settle in the county of North Yorkshire
A wonderful market town in the Yorkshire Dales. Settle is the starting point for the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway; one of Britain's most spectacular and scenic railways which...
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Reeth, North Yorkshire

Reeth in the county of North Yorkshire
An area of startling clarity, populated with beautiful old stone buildings, Reeth is a famous centre from which to tour the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
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St. Michael's Church, Coxwold, North Yorkshire

Coxwold in the county of North Yorkshire
Coxwold is one of those villages that appear to have changed very little with the passing of the centuries.
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St. Oswalds Church in Askrigg, North Yorkshire

Askrigg in the county of North Yorkshire
In 1587, Queen Elizabeth II granted a charter to this lively little village and in the 20th-century Askrigg claimed its place in history as the setting for the T.V. series based on the James Herriot stories of a vet's life in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Whitby Harbour

Whitby in the county of North Yorkshire
This historic small fishing town is part of the Heritage Coast of North East England. It is a place of historical interest and was the home of the most famous 18th century explorer and voyager; Captain James Cook. Whitby also has one of the finest examples of Anglo Saxon churches in England.
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Robin Hood's Bay

Robin Hood's Bay in the county of North Yorkshire
The talk in the local pub is all of Robin Hood, did he pass through this bay whilst journeying to Whitby, or did he not?
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The Dales

Hawes in the county of North Yorkshire
This is a thriving, friendly market town at the heart of Wensleydale, it shows beautiful old stone properties, quaint shops, galleries, craft workshops and cafe's arranged around winding cobbled streets.
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Muker in Upper Swaledale, North Yorkshire

Muker in the county of North Yorkshire
Apart from having a place in the history of the Yorkshire Dales, Muker is a walkers paradise and a wonderful relaxing place to stay whilst discovering the beauty of the area.
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