Where to Stay in Cumbria
Map of Where to Stay in Cumbria
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Information about Cumbria
Cumbria is England’s most dramatically beautiful county, a place of soaring mountain landscapes, mirror still lakes, ancient woodland and a coastline that stretches from the Solway Firth in the north to Morecambe Bay in the south. It is a county that draws visitors from across the world and never fails to deliver on its extraordinary reputation.
The Lake District National Park, which covers much of the centre and south of the county, is England’s largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised not just for its breathtaking natural beauty but for the profound influence it has had on art, literature and the human relationship with landscape. The lakes themselves — Windermere, Ullswater, Coniston, Derwentwater and the rest — each have their own distinct character and their own devoted following, while the fells that rise above them offer some of the finest walking in England at every level of ambition and ability.
Beyond the national park, Cumbria has much to offer. The North Pennines, shared with County Durham, extend into the east of the county in a landscape of high moorland and remote farmsteads. The Solway Coast in the north is a quiet and largely undiscovered Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, rich in birdlife and with wide views across the firth to Scotland. Hadrian’s Wall follows the county’s northern edge, adding a layer of Roman history to an already richly layered landscape.
Carlisle, the county city, is a handsome border city with a cathedral, a castle and a history shaped by centuries of conflict between England and Scotland. Keswick, Ambleside and Kendal are among the most visited of the Lake District towns, each offering an excellent base for exploring the surrounding countryside, while the coastal town of Whitehaven has a fascinating maritime and industrial history that is well worth exploring.
Whether you are looking for a lakeside retreat, a fell walking holiday, a quiet coastal escape or a border city break, Cumbria offers a depth and quality of experience that is unmatched anywhere else in England.
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