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From postcard-perfect Lakeland villages to ancient seaports, the towns and villages of the Western Lakes and Cumbrian coast wear their history and heritage in every slate and brick. Here, you’ll find handsome Georgian streets, busy market centres and tiny villages strewn about the valleys, with plenty of historic charm.
Discover seafaring hubs and learn about times gone by: there are some brilliant museums sharing more about the life and times of those living here across the ages. There’s even the birthplace of William Wordsworth, who was born in Cockermouth in 1770.
The Cumbrian Coast Line connects a number of the area’s towns and villages by rail, running alongside the sea and boasting stunning views from your carriage as you travel.
Explore the following towns and villages: Buttermere | Cleator Moor | Cockermouth | Duddon Valley | Maryport | Millom | Ravenglass, Muncaster & Eskdale | Silloth | Whitehaven | Workington
the western lakes has a rich history, brilliantly told
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WHITEHAVEN
Located in the car park of Morrison's supermarket.
Recycle tins and cans, glass, paper and textiles at this site.
Haverigg, Millom
Haverigg beach on Cumbria’s west coast sees shingle turn to sand as you walk further from the mainland, offering the kind of damp sand that’s perfect for sandcastle building.
ST. BEES
Public toilets adjacent to the car park. Pay and display car park with 265 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Charges apply between 8am and 8pm. No height restrictions.
RAVENGLASS
Electric bike charging point, located at The Pennington Hotel.
A £1 charge applies for use of this facility.
Ravenglass
Pay by mobile phone reference: 7268 - www.paybyphone.co.uk/. You can also pay by credit card as well as in cash.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
MILLOM
Recycle Tins & Cans, Glass, Paper and Plastic at this site.
MARYPORT
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
Cockermouth
Public toilets available, located adjacent to the car park. Pay and display car park with 69 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
Nr Keswick
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
WIGTON
Located at the Joiner's Arms.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
COCKERMOUTH
Electric bike charging point, located at 4Play Cycles, Cockermouth.
A donation to Mountain Rescue is requested for use of this facility.
Walney Island
NCN 700 – From Walney Island near Barrow to Glasson Dock, Lancaster, this cycle route takes in breathtaking scenery of Morecambe Bay spectacular coastline, quiet roads, greenways, canal towpaths and promenades.
Nr Keswick
Dodd Wood is a fantastic place to get some amazing views of the northern Lake District. The network of walking trails will guide you deep into the woodland and onto walking trails leading to the Skiddaw massif. For spectacular views over…
SEASCALE
Located in the main car park.
Recycle Tins & Cans, Glass, Paper and Textiles at this site.
Bassnthwaite
Country pub located in the heart of Bassenthwaite Village. Large beer garden with views of Skiddaw. Serving excellent food and real ales. Dog friendly. Awarded CAMRA Summer Pub of the Season 2023.
Lakeland Agricultural Centre, Cockermouth
From our kitchen in Cumbria, our talented team of professionally trained bakers create cracking cakes, made from scratch with love, using the best locally sourced ingredients around.
Cockermouth
Freshly made food and drinks served in comfortable and relaxed surroundings.
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