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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

Carlisle (33 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria

For over 1700 years this town occupied an important position on the Scottish-English border, few town's have experienced such turbulent times, but strangely Carlisle has little.....

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...

Torver (5 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

The lovely village of Torver is found in rich countryside beside Coniston Water in England's Lake District National Park...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Cumbria

Cartmel Priory (7 Pictures)

Cartmel Priory was founded in about 1189 by William Marshal, and has a long and interesting history to discover. ..

Crummock Water (37 Pictures)

The romantic setting between high fells gives Crummock Water its character. It is somewhat overshadowed by other better known.....

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.....

The Lake District (1476 Pictures)

I first saw the Lake District many years ago, when for eight out of my eleven day sojourn, it rained, and rained! None-the-less,.....

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