whinlatter and lorton...
From the forested heights of Whinlatter the old drover's road descends to the gently shelving Vale of Lorton - a bucolic landscape of verdant pastures, riverside hay meadows, fellside woods and hidden farmhouses.
Here the River Cocker sleepily wends its way north from Crummock Water to Cockermouth, passing by the pastoral villages of Low and High Lorton.
About the area
History & heritage
The fertile Vale of Lorton was settled by Norse farmers in the 10th century, whose influence is still evident in the large number of place names of Scandinavian origin.
Natural environment
Over 50 km (31 miles) of forest roads and tracks provide great opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding and orienteering.
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Forest Park
Whinlatter is England's only mountain forest park.
Orienteering
The world's first permanent orienteering course was laid out at Whinlatter in 1992.
Nature Reserve
Sandy Beck near Lorton is England's smallest National Nature Reserve.
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