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Downtown Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Barrow in Furness (33 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW)

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...

Sir John Barrow Monument, Ulverston

Ulverston (38 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction NE)

Old town and port with cobbled streets and a pretty market square. It is surrounded by the Furness fells, Coniston Water, Lake Windemere, and the spectacular Cumbrian Mountains. .....

Millom Castle and Holy Trinity Church, Millom, Cumbria.

Millom (54 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction NW)

The town of Millom developed close to the banks of the estuary of the River Duddon. It nestles in the shadow of the Black Combe, beyond which lies the majestic scenery of the.....

Morning view from moors above Grizebeck, Cumbria.  Coniston Fells in the distance.

Grizebeck (1 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction N)

This is a place that is all "Morning Glory" as the sun rises over the vast sweep of the moors, nature seems at peace with herself showing an intringent range of moorland colour and newly awaken wildlife creatures, out in search of food...

A picture of Broughton-in-Furness

Broughton-in-Furness (1 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction N)

This attractive little place can boast of once being an important market town with a history stretching back to around the 15th and 16th centuries...

Cartmel Priory

Cartmel (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction E)

Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust...

Allithwaite, Cumbria. Holme Lane looking towards Boarbank

Allithwaite (16 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E)

Allithwaite is a small village situated a couple of miles inland from the favoured resort of Grange-over-Sands. It is also within easy reach of Cartmel with its racecourse and old priory...

Looking across the Lickle Valley near Broughton Mills, Cumbria, in autumn.

Broughton Mills (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction N)

It offers a panorama of superb views in all directions, and is certainly one of the most magnificent walking areas close to the western fringe of the Lake District National Park...

Grange-Over-Sands

Grange-over-Sands (12 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction E)

The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay...

The station house at Torver

Torver (5 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction N)

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

Mid Duddon Valley from the top of the lane between Broughton Mills and Hall Dunnerdale, Cumbria.

Hall Dunnerdale (2 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction N)

Scenery does not come much finer than the scenic beauty surrounding the Valley of the River Duddon where you will find the delightful hamlet of Hall Dunnerdale...

Morecambe Bay Sunset, Lancashire.

Morecambe (100 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction SE)

Morecambe has always been one of the most popular and successful seaside resorts in England. It has one of the most spectacular views in England. Looking from the promenade the.....

Silverdale, Lancashire

Silverdale (28 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lancashire (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction E)

The village of Silverdale once sat on the River Kent, but in the 1920's the river changed its course to reach the sea further westward. The deep-water channel of the Kent is now.....

The Arnside railway bridge

Arnside (30 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction E)

This pretty village has all the ingredients of an old style fishing village with a delightful mix-match of charming properties rising up from a beach of firm golden sand littered with colourful sailing boats...

Copper mine valley

Coniston (238 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (15.3 miles, 24.5 km, direction N)

There is a timelessness about this pretty village which is set beneath the awesome splendour of "The Old Man of Coniston" towering some 2,500ft above...

Narrow boats on the canal at Hest Bank, Lancashire.

Hest Bank (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (15.6 miles, 25.0 km, direction E)

Hest Bank makes an interesting alternative to crowded Morecambe, it is ideal as a base for touring coast and the old cotton towns of Lancashire...

Muncaster Castle, Cumbria

Ravenglass (40 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction NW)

Special for being the only coastal village within the Lake District National Park, Ravenglass lies where three important rivers converge into the sea...

Hawkshead

Hawkshead (116 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction NE)

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.....

Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction E)

Warton is a pleasant village to visit. Interestingly, it is in a site considered to be of special scientific interest, quite possibly the home of early man...

Picture of Lancaster taken from the Ashton Memorial

Lancaster (142 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction SE)

This is a city which long ago lost it's grim clogs and mill image to give way to a fast growing city with a fine reputation as a centre of commerce and culture where bright, modern University buildings sit comfortably with Lancaster's historic areas...

Recommended attractions near Dalton-in-Furness

The ruins of Furness Abbey, near Barrow in Furness.

Furness Abbey (13 Pictures)

(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction SW)

St Mary of Furness was founded in 1123 by Stephen, later King of England...

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

The Laurel & Hardy Museum (1 Pictures)

(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NE)

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

Millom Castle and Holy Trinity Church, Millom, Cumbria.

Millom Castle (1 Pictures)

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NW)

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Piel Castle was built because of the Scottish raids in 1322

Piel Castle (3 Pictures)

(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction S)

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

Arnside Pele (fortified tower)

Arnside Tower (4 Pictures)

(14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction E)

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

Muncaster Castle, Cumbria

Muncaster Castle (33 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.7 km, direction NW)

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Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton Old Rectory (2 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction E)

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Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, Lancashire.

Lancaster Castle (21 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction SE)

Dominating the skyline of the town, Lancaster Castle is of the best-preserved castles in England. This Castle is still used as a.....

Lake Windermere, Summer 2003

Lake Windermere (148 Pictures)

(16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction NE)

This is the Lake District National Park's most dazzling resort as well as being England's largest natural lake. It is surrounded.....

Hardknott Roman Fort( Lake District )19th June 2005

Hardknott Roman Fort (3 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction N)

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Tarn Hows 5

Tarn Hows (98 Pictures)

(17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction N)

This exceptional magical landscape is known as Beatrix Potter Country. For it is here amongst Lakeland's magnificent tarns and.....

Lancaster Cathedral at sunset 2005

Lancaster Cathedral (5 Pictures)

(17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction SE)

This may not be as old as other English cathedral churches, but with its soaring spire reaching to a height of 240 feet and a.....

Levens Hall Garden, South Lakes

Levens Hall Garden (24 Pictures)

(17.7 miles, 28.4 km, direction E)

Levens Hall is a wonderful Elizabethan mansion, which began life as a medieval tower refuge against the Scots, it was completed.....

Ashton Memorial in Lancaster

Ashton Memorial (5 Pictures)

(17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction SE)

The Ashton Memorial with its green dome, overlooks the City from Williamson Park. It forms a famous Classical landmark and was.....

Windermere Boat Museum, Cumbria

Windermere Steamboat Museum (1 Pictures)

(18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction NE)

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Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria.

Sizergh Castle (28 Pictures)

(18.6 miles, 30.0 km, direction NE)

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

Hutton Roof, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Jan 2006

Hutton Roof Crags (1 Pictures)

(19.5 miles, 31.3 km, direction E)

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Wast Water

Wast Water (37 Pictures)

(20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction N)

Wast Water is the deepest lake in England at 280 feet deep. The awesome peaks of Sca Fell and Great Gable tower over the wild,.....

A view of Langdale Pikes, Little Langdale, Cumbria from Tarn Hows.

Langdale Pikes (45 Pictures)

(20.7 miles, 33.4 km, direction N)

These famous pikes rise loftily above the village of Langdale, whilst below visitors can savour the wild and desolate beauty of.....

Dove Cottage in Grasmere. The one time home of the Poet William Wordsworth

Dove Cottage (6 Pictures)

(21.6 miles, 34.7 km, direction N)

Dove cottage in the Lake District is the former home of the poet William Wordsworth and is where he wrote much of his famous.....


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