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Porlock Museum.

Porlock

a Seaside Town in the county of Somerset

A Wide angle view of the River Stour at Mistley, Essex, where there are usually hundreds of Swans.

Mistley

in the county of Essex

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

Downtown Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Barrow in Furness (33 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

Barrow-in-Furnace is defined by three things, the glorious red Sandstone ruins of Furnace Abbey, founded by King Steven in 1132, its beautiful sea and coastline where visitors thrill to the exciting sight of tall ships competing in the Tall Ship's Festival, and the magical views of Lakeland's distant towering peaks...

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

Boot (7 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

Boot is one of Lakeland's precious jewels, a charming stone village surrounded by towering scenery which includes two of the regions most scenic waterfalls, the Dalegarth Force and Birker Force...

The Howgills

Kendal (31 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria

Sometimes referred to 'the auld grey town' because it was built mainly of grey stone, Kendal is a large Market town in the east of Cumbria...

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Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, Cumbria.

Carlisle Cathedral (17 Pictures)

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Classic Morgan on the Honister Pass

Honiston Pass (2 Pictures)

Honister Pass is a mountain pass in the English Lake District. It is one of Cumbria's highest passes, with a gradient of 1 in 4.....

Piel Castle was built because of the Scottish raids in 1322

Piel Castle (3 Pictures)

The last foreign invasion of England took place in 1486 when Irish and Flemish supporters of Lambert Simnel landed at Piel in a.....

Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria.

Sizergh Castle (28 Pictures)

This ancient fortress has been the home of the Strickland family for more than 750 years. It began as a 60ft, four storey tower.....

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