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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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MILLOM
Free parking, open 7 days a week.
MARYPORT
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
WIGTON
Located at the village hall.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
Wicham, MILLOM
A beautiful golden sandy beach stretching for around 3 miles. Park at the car park and stroll along the sands. Toilets and a cafe available in the car park.
Nr Keswick
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
RAVENGLASS
Electric bike charging point, located at The Pennington Hotel.
A £1 charge applies for use of this facility.
Pay & Display car park with 32 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
WIGTON
Located in the car park of the Co-op supermarket.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
WIGTON
Public toilets located on the Market Hall site.
Car Park with 203 spaces, open 7 days a week opposite, in Water Street.
KESWICK
Non-hired bikes can be charged for half an hour if they have been PAT tested and display the sticker at Cyclewise bike shop.
Electric Bike Charging Point, located at Cyclewise, Whinlatter Forest
Barrow-in-Furness
With stunning views across Morecambe bay, this shingle island reserve is full of interest and a fantastic place for bird watching. South Walney Nature Reserve is home to the only grey seal colony in Cumbria. An off-road mobility tramper can be…
WIGTON
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
Free car park with 16 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
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.
COCKERMOUTH
Pay & Display car park with 30 spaces.
A half-mile level walk from Lanthwaite Wood car park is one of the most jaw-dropping beach-side views in the Lakes. The woodland (a haven for red squirrels) suddenly opens up with a view right down Crummock…
BARROW-IN-FURNESS
West Shore car park provides free parking, an ideal place to do lovely coastal walks and the North walney nature reserve is well worth a visit too.
COCKERMOUTH
Electric bike charging point, located at Lorton Village Shop.
A Donation to Mountain Rescue is requested for use of this facility.
MILLOM
Public Toilets adjacent to the car park. Free parking, open 7 days a week.
WORKINGTON
Centrally located multi-storey car park with 427 spaces.
Height restrictions: 1.98m Open 7 days a week.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
WIGTON
Located in the North View car park.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
Pay & Display car park with 100 spaces.
Public Toilets adjacent to car park.
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