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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

Lanty's Tarn, Keidas, Patterdale Cumbria

Patterdale (16 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

The village of Patterdale is a well known vantage point at the head of Ulleswater, close to Brotherswater...

Threlkeld Village, Cumbria. The Knowe crags in the background.

Threlkeld (12 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

This is a magical area of sparking lakes, tumbling waterfalls, high peaks and vast moorland regions...

View across Ullswater, late afternoon in early March.

Ullswater (364 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

Ullswater is considered by many to be the lake districts most beautiful lake. It is 7.5 miles of pure beauty, and as you approach it from any direction you will see why. Ullswater.....

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Cumbria

Brougham Castle, Penrith, Cumbria

Brougham Castle (12 Pictures)

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Castlerigg Stone Circle

Castlerigg Stone Circle (41 Pictures)

The best time to view Castlerigg Stone Circle is that eyrie time when night is just giving way to dawn. It is then, with a.....

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.....

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.....

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