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2023 is the Year of the Coast - a year-long calendar of events and activities to shine a spotlight on our coastal heritage and give visitors a chance to discover new, less-explored areas. The Lake District, Cumbria is celebrated for lakes, mountains and incredible scenery but it also proudly boasts an epic coastline, from Morecambe Bay and the Furness Peninsula in the south to the Solway Firth in the north.
A visit to the Cumbrian Coast offers a great day out or an action-packed holiday for all the family. Also perfect for a romantic break, a trip with friends or solo exploring.
In a recent visitor survey by Cumbria Tourism, 94% of respondents said they felt a boost to their general health and wellbeing during their visit. The Cumbrian Coast is the place to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. Walk along the promenade at one of our seaside towns and villages or take an exhilarating run along the beach. You could even indulge in a spot of forest bathing.
For history buffs explore Roman baths and forts or discover the fascinating story of the area’s spice trade; not forgetting historic castles, stately homes and steam trains.
If you are seeking that feeling of getting back to nature the Cumbrian Coast is home to nature reserves, Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nature-rich mudflats, sand dunes and beaches. There is plenty of wildlife too including the rare Natterjack Toad. If you are lucky you may even see a seal pup on your visit.
For an exhilarating bike ride the Cumbrian Coast features cycle routes with sea views. Whatever your age, interest or ability there is fun to be had on two wheels.
Notable highlights include St Bees Head with towering red sandstone cliffs looming above the crashing waves and the sandy beach below. Here you will find one of the largest sea bird colonies in the North West, with their bustling communities highly active here in the Spring and Summer months.
The bustling harbour at Whitehaven is well-worth a visit and there is no better way to enjoy fish and chips than sitting on the front at Arnside watching the world go by.
Take a look at the Cumbrian Coastal Route, a 200 mile tour which has been designed to inspire you to explore this captivating and unique area.
Since her first solo work manifested in 2018, Alison Cotton has quietly become one of the UK's most…
The Hay O' Trail is a 6km multi terrain race. Runners leave the grounds of Cockermouth School,…
We welcome the incredible Pet Encounters team who will teach you about their beautiful animals,…
Cartmel Art Society are pleased to be opening their 2024 Summer Art & Craft Exhibition at Cartmel…
The Festival's resident string players look forward to performing a rich and beautiful mix of…
Mini family-friendly festival of theatre, craft, music and fun! Free for all.
Get ready to sing your heart out and spread joy with Cathy Marcangelo.
Don't Go Into The Cellar presents THE WAR OF THE WORLDS The chances of anything coming from Mars…
The Cumbria Steam Gathering takes place annually over the last weekend in July. Our home since 1986…
A women's cacao ceremony in the forest to honour Yule, the Winter Solstice. Celebrating the…
The full Grain moon marks the beginning of super moon season, where the moon is at her closest to…
Brought to you by the National Trust for the Festival of Archaeology. Come and join us for a rare…
2 multi terrain runs following for most parts the Cumbrian coastal path
Cartmel Priory is the majestic setting for our choral concert, with a performance of Fauré's…
Collect 10 different pebbles from the beach and bring them to the Hub for our experts to identify…
Are you yearning for a weekend adventure? Are you a cycling enthusiast or a dedicated trail running…
The amazing cast of the Whitehaven Theatre Group roll out there latest hilarious new productions,…
Mini family-friendly festival of theatre, craft, music and fun! Free for all.
Returning for a third time Bob Drury brings his remarkable Viva Neil Diamond - Unplugged show back…
After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of a Georgian All Hallows Eve, get creative…
A celebration of diversity and inclusion. Parade, performers, stalls and workshops. All free. …
On arrival you will be greeted with a Shed One Fancy Frolic gin and tonic before being guided…
Join us for an immersive experience in the art of hand-brewed coffee. In this workshop, we'll…
The full Hunters' moon, is named for the hunting our ancestors would have done at this time of…
Cumbria Year of the Coast 2023
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Crummock Water has unparalleled views. At 2.5 miles long, it is a clear, rocky bottomed lake flanked by steep fellsides of Skiddaw slate.
This gently undulating ride is surprisingly quiet bearing in mind its location within the boundaries of the Lake District National Park. A loop of the Winster valley beneath the wooded slopes of Whitbarrow Scar sets the scene for this ride
Milnthorpe
Golf Lake District is a new Golf tourism business that is promoting Golf courses and Hotels in the Cumbria area. Tailor made packages will be put in place for all customers so they can enjoy Cumbria Golf to its full potential. Our knowledgeable…
Cumbria
Viewed from the west Grasmoor looks like a simple pyramidal peak but this is deceiving. Behind its giant west face it's a complex range of deep cut gills and valleys ringed by high crags and fine grassy ridges.
Barrow-in-Furness
South Walney isolated position on the southern tip of Walney Island makes it a special place for wildlife and people. It is a haven for bird life, many of which nest on the shingle beaches in the spring. No dogs allowed because of risk to wildlife.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Reconnect with nature, reconnect with yourself. Lakeland Wellbeing offers a range of relaxing and mindful activities & retreats to connect you with nature and our beautiful and ancient Lakeland Landscape. Forest bathing, mindfulness, foraging, full…
Not a light undertaking with some challenging climbing, particularly the infamous Walna Scar Road.
GRANGE-OVER-SANDS
St. Peter's is an outstanding example of the decorated style of architecture, with its warm red sandstone and distinctive shingled spire and clay tiled roof, an unusual feature in the Lake District.
Eskdale
Is jumping from height into water your thing? There are jumps galore along with swimming across pools and scrambling up rocks. It's set in a beautiful area and you will really immerse yourself in the surrounding scenery - literally! If you're…
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1055 reviewsUlverston
Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century, Grade II* listed country house. It is known as the cradle of Quakerism as the movement was founded here almost 400 years ago. Visitors can relax in our cosy cafe or browse for something special in our gift shop.…
Embleton
The 15 stones, of which the tallest is just under one metre, form an almost perfect circle some 40 metres in diameter. Only 15 stones of the original 30 remain.
Cumbria
Great cycling activities for all the family in the Lake District and Cumbria. With mountains and valleys, miles of mature forest, endless lake and coastal shores, the landscape of Cumbria makes an amazing place to go cycling.
Grange-over-Sands
Cartmel Priory has been described as the medieval jewel among churches, making a lasting impression on the visitor, standing over the village and giving an idea of the way early priories must have dominated their surroundings.
Cumbria
This is another challenging route, from the beautiful high mountain valley of Wasdle to Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England.
Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
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458 reviewsBarrow-in-Furness
Now a ruin, Furness Abbey was once the second most powerful Cistercian monastery in Britain, after Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire.
Conishead Priory, Ulverston
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach.
The long ridge of Black Combe rises almost from the sea and is linked to the Ulpha Fells which run north into the heart of the Lake District.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Whinlatter is a great place for walking with many miles of gravel roads, paths and tracks to explore. Each junction is marked with a numbered post which is shown on the Forest guide map making it easy to create your own route.
A beautiful route of 197 miles, linking three National Parks over high level traverse. Stretching from St Bees on the west coast, to Robin Hood’s Bay in the east, the Coast to Coast route was originally devised by Alfred Wainwright, who said “Surely…
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