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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

A country scene

Dent (16 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

Chance upon the village of Dent and you chance upon some of the finest countryside in the Cumbrian Dales...

Maryport Harbour

Maryport (12 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria

Today, first and foremost Maryport is a splendid resort town on the beautiful Solway coast, it is steeped in the maritime history of two thousand years of sea...

Tiny Village

Watendlath (28 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

A place of great beauty, Watendlath's dramatic landscape inspired writer Sir Hugh Walpole to choose it as the setting for his Rogue Herries series...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Cumbria

Arnside Pele (fortified tower)

Arnside Tower (4 Pictures)

The oldest building in the parish of Arnside. Arnside Tower is a ruin of a Pele tower which were fortified structures quite.....

A picture of The Bowder Stone

The Bowder Stone (6 Pictures)

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The world famous Laurel & Hardy Museum in Ulverston, Cumbria. Birthplace of Stan Laurel

The Laurel & Hardy Museum (1 Pictures)

The Laurel and Hardy Museum is appropriately sited in the town of Ulverston, Stan Laurel's birthplace. He was born in 1890, the.....

A picture of Whinlatter Forest Park

Whinlatter Forest Park (7 Pictures)

If you happen to visit Keswick in Cumbria do not miss out on Whinlatter Forest Park, for this superb gift of nature is a real.....

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