The Cumbria and Lakes Region

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Cumbria is one of the most beautiful regions in Britain and an extremely popular area for walkers and climbers, as well as people looking for somewhere peaceful and tranquil to spend a few quiet days. The hills and mountains provide a glorious backdrop to the area and contrast with the many hundreds of Lakes that give the area its Lake District title. The Lake District is split into various regions, each with their own stunning lakes, valleys and individual towns and villages.

Western Cumbria

In this Western region you can see a stark contrast between the dramatic coastline with sandy beaches and the peaceful lakes and fells. The region is also home to England's highest mountain - Scafell Pike at 977m high and England's deepest lake - Wastwater at 86m deep. The area contains many towns of outstanding beauty surrounded by beautiful coastline. Silloth-on-Solway has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty because of its stunning coastline and views of Scotland. Lake district accommodation england is available in the Silloth-on-Solway area. Further down the coast you'll find Maryport, another beautiful town with an award winning beach, and once home to Fletcher Christian - famed for leading the mutiny on The Bounty. Nearby is the market town of Workington where stand the ruins of 14th Century Workington Hall, once a shelter place for Mary Queen of Scots. Workington, along with Whitehaven, is the starting point for the Coast to Coast route which is a popular route for cyclists, walkers and runners. Whitehaven, further down the coast, was once a larger port than Liverpool, and now displays its fantastic social, industrial and maritime heritage. The Beacon in Whitehaven is well worth a visit as an interactive museum where you can monitor, forecast and broadcast the weather. Further south you can visit the Sellafield Visitor Centre for an interactive and educational experience learning all about the local nuclear power plant of Sellafield.

There is plenty to do in the area to suite all tastes and ages. The coast area from Burgh-by-Sands to Ravenglass is part of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, along with the nearby Roman Baths. Muncaster Castle makes for a great day out with its world-renowned gardens and the World Owl Centre, as does Ravenglass with its narrow gauge steam railway which runs on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway through some of the most beautiful countryside in the Lake District, through the Eskdale Valley. Lake district accommodation england is available in and around the Eskdale Valley. Carlisle is though of as a border city into Scotland and is a historic city with a dominating and magnificent castle. Its historical past is blended with the modern present and the city is rich in romantic myth and legend being linked to figures such as the Emperor Hadrian, Robert the Bruce, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Rob Roy. The Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery allows visitors to see and touch Roman relics and artefacts whilst the Linton Tweeds Centre shows how cloth is woven.

The Northern Lake District

The Eden Valley, the North Pennines and the Northern Lakes are some of the most beautiful areas in the world. Lake district accommodation england is available in the Eden Valley. The Eden Valley is a beautiful region of outstanding natural beauty, completely unaffected by the nearby M6 and largely undiscovered. In this area there are traditional teashops along with the modern stores and there are a wealth of delicatessens and farmers markets where you can purchase local produce. There are many activities on offer in this area if you want to take a break from walking, including pony trekking, sailing, cycling or canoeing. Cultural events are held throughout the year, including plays and concerts and galleries display local craftsmen's work, including artists, weavers, pottery makers, sculptors and jewellers. There are also many historical sites to see, including Neolithic stone circles, Roman forts, castles, churches, gardens and bronze age settlements. There are many beautiful towns to visit in this area, including Penrith, Dacre, with its impressive Dacre Castle England, Appleby, Kirkby Stephen, Alston, Ullswater and Keswick.

Keswick is one of the most popular towns in the entire Lake District and retains the look and feel of a traditional small market town. Lake district accommodation england is available in the Keswick area. Speciality shops selling everything from hot pasties to handmade chocolate line the streets along with the many climbing and walking shops which show how popular the area is for both amateur and more experienced walkers and climbers. An indoor climbing wall, live theatre and pencil museum are only some of the attractions that provide an alternative to hill exploring although there are two large national parks only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Derwent water is one of the most beautiful lakes in the area and provides a beautiful view from the shore of the mountains behind. Lake district accommodation england is available on the shore of Derwent water and the surrounding areas.

The Southern Lake District

Windermere, (ideal for practising lake district watersports uk), Ullswater, Coniston and Thirlmere are all well known lakes and all lie within the Southern part of the Lake District. Windermere is the last lake in the area where motor sports are permitted and it offers all variety of water sports lessons for beginners and more experienced participants. Lake district watersports uk are on offer on the lake and hotels lake district windermere based are available throughout the year. There are so many areas of outstanding natural beauty in this area but it is also rich in cultural importance. Grasmere is home to Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount, both past homes of Wordworth and his family and visited many times by writers such as Coleridge and De Quincey. Beatrix Potter's characters were created in Sawrey and John Ruskin's home just above Coniston Water now stands as a museum to the writer. Lake district accommodation england is available near Consiton Water and the surrounding areas.The towns of the area are all individual and each have their own specialities, the most famous of which being the favourite mint cake from Kendall. Hotels lake district windermere based are some of the finest on offer and serve as an excellent base for touring the area.

The Lake District Penninsula

This area is rich in family attractions and also famed for offering the mildest climate in the north of England. At Lakeside you can visit the Aquarium of the Lakes with the UK's largest collection of freshwater fish and otters. Grange-over-Sands is an Edwardian seaside resort with a mile and a half of traffic-free promenade and nearby Cartmel is the home of the bi-annual horse race meeting. Lake district accommodation england is available in the Cartmel and Grange-over-Sands areas. Hoker Hall, home to the Lord and Lady Cavendish, is worth a visit to see its award winning gardens or visit Ulverston with the world's only Laurel and Hardy museum. Other attractions of interest include Gleaston Water Mill, Conishead Priory with a new temple housing some of the largest Buddhas in Europe, and Swarthmoor Hall which shows the story of the early Quaker movement.

Another site within the Cumbria region is Dacre Castle England which has an interesting history. Dacre Castle England is a three storey tower house which was completely rebuilt in the 1400s after it was irreparably damaged by the invading Scots in 1317. Dacre Castle England was then abandoned for about 200 years until Thomas Lennard, Lord Dacre, made the castle habitable once again. After Lord Dacre died in 1716, Dacre Castle England was bought by Christopher Musgrave but fell into disrepair. Its condition did not improve until restoration of Dacre Castle England began in 1961. Dacre Castle England is now open to the public but a written appointment must be made in advance. Hotels lake district windermere based would be an ideal location to explore the Keswick and Penrith region and provide an excellent tourist base for the area.

There is so much to see and do in the Cumbria area for all the family. Walking and climbing are a way of life in this area but there are gentle and more taxing walks on offer depending on what your experience and preferences. The area is one of outstanding natural beauty that cannot be missed and no matter how many times you visit you will always manage to find somewhere new and unexplored to visit. Lake district watersports uk are widely available and fun for all the family as are many attractions as well as walking which make the area one of the most popular areas in the country.

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