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