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Picture of Caldugate in Carlisle during the flood of Jan 2005

Carlisle (33 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction W)

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.....

A picture of Talkin Tarn Country Park

Brampton (26 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NE)

One of the loveliest features of Brampton is its octagonal Moot Hall, built by the Earl of Lancaster in 1817...

The pretty village of Caldbeck in Cumbria.  Taken Nov 05 using Canon Powershot S50

Caldbeck (8 Pictures)

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

An old brewery stands beside the Caldbeck - a tribute to the cold clear waters which gave the village its name. Caldbeck, which means 'cold stream' in Old Norse, grew up where.....

Poets Walk, Penrith, Cumbria

Penrith (49 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction S)

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Alston, Cumbria

Alston (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (15.9 miles, 25.7 km, direction E)

At a height of over 1,000 feet in the far reaches of the Pennines, this is one of England's highest market towns. Alston is a lively bustling place of steeply rising narrow.....

Garrigill in Cumbria

Garrigill (13 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction SE)

This delightful place can be found on the banks of the South Tyne River, it is also on the route of the arduous Pennine Way surrounded by numerous beauty spots. The village.....

The Church at Whitfield, Northumberland

Whitfield (2 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland (19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction E)

This is a picturesque village lying amongst sprawling open countryside criss crossed by dancing streams, tributaries of the River West Allen...

Mining Remains, Nenthead, Cumbria

Nenthead (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (20.2 miles, 32.4 km, direction E)

Nestling beside the sparkling River Nent, Nenthead lies on Alston Moor, in a lonely remote North Pennine Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the pleasant market town of Alston and the Killhope lead mining museum...

Lake Bassenthwaite from the west bank.

Bassenthwaite (39 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction SW)

This is the most northerly of all the lakes, it resembles beaten silver nestling between the sun dappled heights of soaring fells and mountains. Almost at its shores are Barf,.....

A picture of Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum

Threlkeld (12 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (20.3 miles, 32.6 km, direction SW)

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

Ullswater looking north from near Glencoyne.

Ullswater (364 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (21.3 miles, 34.2 km, direction S)

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.....

Hause Farm B&B, Hallin Fell, Martindale, Cumbria

Martindale (2 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (21.6 miles, 34.8 km, direction S)

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View above Dufton

Dufton (7 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (22.3 miles, 35.9 km, direction SE)

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Derwentwater.

Keswick (465 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (22.8 miles, 36.7 km, direction SW)

Keswick is a pretty Market Town that nestles between the spectacular Skiddaw Mountains and the northern end of the serene Derwentwater Lake within the Lake District National Park.....

From Castlerigg Farm Campsite, looking towards Cat Bells. Lake District

Castlerigg (10 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (23.1 miles, 37.2 km, direction SW)

Castlerigg is a favoured destination for tourists, it is easily accessible from the market town of Keswick and is within easy reach of the snaking waters of the pretty River Greta, picturesque becks and fells...

Station

Appleby-in-Westmorland (6 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (24.6 miles, 39.6 km, direction SE)

Appleby, is situated in the valley of the River Eden near to Hoff Beck, stunningly beautiful, it is an ideal centre for both walking and touring...

Loweswater, with Mellbreak Fell, CUMBRIA

Loweswater (17 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (29.1 miles, 46.8 km, direction SW)

Loweswater is centred in a landscape of grandeur, it is surrounded by Mellbreak Fell, Carling Knott Fell and Burnbank Fell, all excellent climbing and walking country giving views of a mountainous landscape reflected in sun-kissed pewter waters...

Recommended attractions near Great Corby

Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, Cumbria.

Carlisle Cathedral (17 Pictures)

(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction W)

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Looking back toward to inner entrance of Carslisle Castle

Carlisle Castle (9 Pictures)

(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction W)

Set in the scenic surroundings on the northern outskirts of Carlisle, the castle built by William Rufus in the late 11th century.....

Just before the snow arrived... -  - taken at Talkin Tarn country park

Talkin Tarn Country Park (26 Pictures)

(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE)

This lovely country park occupies a magical landscape close to the historic market town of Brampton. The icy waters forming the.....

Long Meg & her Daughters (Maughanby Circle)- near Penrith, Cumbria

Long Meg & her Daughters (14 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SE)

The 12 foot high mass of sandstone known as Long Meg can be found close to a circle of smaller "daughter" stones in a spectacular.....

Penrith Castle in Penrith, Lake District at daybreak

Penrith Castle (13 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction S)

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Brougham Castle, Penrith, Cumbria

Brougham Castle (12 Pictures)

(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction S)

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Dalemain House & Gardens, Penrith, Cumbria

Dalemain House & Gardens (19 Pictures)

(16.6 miles, 26.8 km, direction S)

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Holme Cultram Abbey, Abbey Town, Near Silloth, Cumbria

Holme Cultram Abbey (6 Pictures)

(18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction W)

This was a Cistercian foundation of the 12th century of which the nave is now the parish Church of St.Mary, and although the.....

Lowther Castle with Norman Lowther from Manassas, VA - a direct descendant of Sir Richard Lowther.

Lowther Castle (17 Pictures)

(19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction S)

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A picture of Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum

Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum (2 Pictures)

(20.5 miles, 33.0 km, direction SW)

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Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall & Housesteads Fort (36 Pictures)

(22.0 miles, 35.4 km, direction NE)

Wild and evocative remains of the Roman Empire's most northerly defences, with panoramic views. Roman barracks and some of the.....

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Castlerigg Stone Circle (41 Pictures)

(22.1 miles, 35.6 km, direction SW)

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.....

Killhope Lead Mining Museum high in Upper Weardale. A desolate but magical place.

Killhope Lead Mining Museum (7 Pictures)

(22.8 miles, 36.6 km, direction E)

Killhope Lead Mining Museum keeps alive the counties lead mining traditions. This is a fully restored site of a working mine.....

Derwentwater as the daylight starts to go

Derwentwater (424 Pictures)

(23.4 miles, 37.6 km, direction SW)

Derwentwater is one of 16 Lakes set within the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. It is one of the most northerly of the.....

A picture of Kielder Water

Kielder Water (27 Pictures)

(24.6 miles, 39.6 km, direction NE)

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A picture of Whinlatter Forest Park

Whinlatter Forest Park (7 Pictures)

(24.9 miles, 40.1 km, direction SW)

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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