| The county of Cumbria has so much to offer | | | | heritage sites to explore. For example, you |
| its visitors, boasting mountains, lakes, | | | | can go to Wordsworth's House in Cockermouth, |
| valleys, historic buildings, preserved | | | | Hutton-in-the-Forest in Penrith, Muncaster |
| railways, a rich heritage and a wealth of | | | | Castle in Ravenglass and Abbot Hall Art |
| towns and villages to explore. | | | | Gallery in Kendal - plus more besides. |
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| This area also has a great range of | | | | If you just want to go exploring some great |
| self-catering accommodation, providing an | | | | places in Cumbria, then you will be spoilt |
| ideal base to enjoy your holiday in this | | | | for choice. You could head to |
| lovely county. It's a superb location for a | | | | Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, |
| holiday property rental and a fun-filled | | | | Bowness-on-Windermere, Ulverston, Brampton, |
| family vacation. | | | | Coniston, Ambleside, Hawkshead, Keswick or |
| | | | Windermere. |
| Cumbria, which is situated in the north west | | | | |
| of England, is England's second largest | | | | While you're in Cumbria, try to visit the |
| county and includes the beautiful and scenic | | | | city of Carlisle, which is rich in history |
| Lake District National Park. It became a | | | | and has a cathedral and a castle among other |
| national park in 1951. | | | | visitor attractions, including the Tullie |
| | | | House Museum and Art Gallery, sports and |
| Not surprisingly, the Lake District National | | | | leisure facilities as well as shops, bars, |
| Park is a very popular tourist attraction. It | | | | restaurants and nightclubs. You can even take |
| covers an area of 885 square miles and | | | | a trip to races, at Carlisle Racecourse. And |
| includes Scafell Pike, the highest mountain | | | | while you're in the area, why not take a walk |
| in England (at 978 metres), and Lake | | | | along a part of the famous Hadrian's Wall! |
| Windermere, which is England's largest | | | | |
| natural lake (at 10.5 miles long). | | | | Another great way of catching some of the |
| | | | scenery here is by taking a trip on the |
| The Lake District is a haven for walkers, | | | | Settle-Carlisle Railway, which travels along |
| cyclists and those who are keen on | | | | some truly beautiful landscapes along the |
| watersports. Whether you just want to take a | | | | way. |
| gentle stroll or prefer to go hill walking, | | | | |
| it's available here. There are numerous | | | | During your stay in Cumbria, you will no |
| cycling opportunities, too, so you can hire a | | | | doubt want to dine out in one of the many |
| bike and make the most of the great outdoors | | | | restaurants and sample some of the delicious |
| in Cumbria! If you enjoy watersports, you can | | | | food available in this area. While you're on |
| go windsurfing rowing, sailing, kayaking or | | | | holiday, why not try some local specialities, |
| fishing in this area. There are some places | | | | such as Cumberland Sausage or even Kendal |
| where you can hire a boat, too, so you can | | | | Mint Cake. |
| also admire the scenery from the water. | | | | |
| | | | Cumbria is an ideal UK holiday destination |
| Cumbria offers a wealth of other attractions, | | | | for all the family. It has something for |
| as well as the stunning Lake District | | | | everyone, with beautiful landscapes to |
| National Park. | | | | discover, a wealth of visitor attractions and |
| | | | plenty of activities to keep you busy for the |
| If you enjoy visiting historic houses, | | | | duration of your vacation. |
| Cumbria has many interesting buildings and | | | | |