Cumbria's valleys and fells (as the low mountains are known) are home to idyllic villages, high moorlands and picturesque lakes. Literary buffs will enjoy Wordsworth's Dove Cottage (go in March to see daffodils), and if you've got kids in tow, visit The World of Beatrix Potter. Or jus...
Cumbria's valleys and fells (as the low mountains are known) are home to idyllic villages, high moorlands and picturesque lakes. Literary buffs will enjoy Wordsworth's Dove Cottage (go in March to see daffodils), and if you've got kids in tow, visit The World of Beatrix Potter. Or jus...
villages and attractions within the Lake District and also many just outside the National Park but still within Cumbria. The area has some of the best scenery and visitor attractions in the country and the drive itineraries are designed to make the most of these and provide great days out for...
But, rest-easy. Whether you’re looking for a popular lake to make a splash in, or somewhere for a more intimate experience, our team has put together this guide to Cumbria’s best-known lakes, how to find them; and what to look for when you get there. With 16 bodies of water ...
Historically split between Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire, the Lake District is now entirely in Cumbria. All the land in England higher than three thousand feet above sea level lies within the National Park, including Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. It ...
Loweswater is a unique feature in the Lake District in that it is the only lake that drains towards the centre of Lakeland. Find Out More Windermere Windermere is the largest lake in Cumbria’s Lake District National Park. It is surrounded by picturesque mountains peaks and villages, includin...
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Lakeside Hotel & Spa, Cumbria Booking.com For an Aveda spa with a beautiful backdrop, head to Lakeside Hotel on the southern shores of Windermere and enjoy the view from the fire-pit by the outdoor sitting area (without having to get changed out of your robe). You’ll be able to star...
Located in north west England in the county of Cumbria, the Lake District is the second largest National Park in the UK. The main attractions are the lakes, mountains and hills carved by glacial erosion and providing dramatic and inspiring scenery. It is England’s premier destination for hikin...
Taking in three National Parks, this epic 268-mile trail is the oldest in the country – but the section between Middleton-in-Teesdale to Dufton in Cumbria is the most spectacularly scenic. You’ll pass by three waterfalls, cross a suspension bridge that opened in 1830 and take in the jaw...