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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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Cockermouth
Public toilets available, located adjacent to the car park. Pay and display car park with 69 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
WIGTON
Located in the car park of the Co-op supermarket.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
SEASCALE
Located in the main car park.
Recycle Tins & Cans, Glass, Paper and Textiles at this site.
Keswick
Explore the woodland and take in the dramatic scenery overlooking Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw in England’s highest mountain forest.
Two Trampers are available daily at the visitor centre from 10:30am onwards for 4 hours.
Keswick
A Pay on Exit system operates in the main car park.
Buy a Discovery Pass for Grizedale and/or Whinlatter forests and enjoy free car parking all year plus a range of other great discounts for you and your family.
KESWICK
Pay & Display car park with 40 spaces.
At 350m altitude, this is a good place to gain height before heading for the summits or to start a downhill walk and catch the bus back up.
The car park is off the B5289 at the summit of Honister Pass between…
WIGTON
Located at the Joiner's Arms.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
Ravenglass
Pay by mobile phone reference: 7268 - www.paybyphone.co.uk/. You can also pay by credit card as well as in cash.
WHITEHAVEN
Located in the car park of Tesco's supermarket.
Recycle tins and cans, paper and cardboard, glass, textiles and plastics at this site.
ST. BEES
Public toilets adjacent to the car park. Pay and display car park with 265 spaces. Open 7 days a week. Charges apply between 8am and 8pm. No height restrictions.
RAVENGLASS
Electric bike charging point, located at The Pennington Hotel.
A £1 charge applies for use of this facility.
RAVENGLASS
Electric bike charging point, located at Muncaster Castle.
A £1 charge applies for use of this facility.
COCKERMOUTH
Pay and display car park with 69 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
Public toilets available, located adjacent to the car park.
CLEATOR
Parking charges apply at Bowness Knott (card payments only).
Nr Keswick
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
KESWICK
Car park with 20 spaces. To get there from Keswick, take the A66 toward Cockermouth. Follow signs for Braithwaite on the B5292/Whinlatter Pass. Head through Braithwaite and on to Noble Knott car park on your left (identified by a green signpost on…
HOLMROOK
Electric bike charging point, located at The Boot Inn, Holmrook.
This facility is free if buying something from the bar.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
WORKINGTON
Located in the car park of the Tesco supermarket.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
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