Cumbria - Wikipedia
WEBCumbria ( / ˈkʌmbriə / KUM-bree-ə) is a ceremonial county in North West England. It borders the Scottish council areas of Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Borders to the north, Northumberland and County Durham to the east, North Yorkshire to the south-east, Lancashire to the south, and the Irish Sea to the west.
Cumbria | Lake District, Mountains, Coastline | Britannica
WEBMay 3, 2024 · Cumbria, England. The county extends along the Irish Sea coast from Morecambe Bay to Solway Firth. It includes the famous scenic Lake District, where a deeply dissected dome of ancient volcanic and slate rocks forms a landscape of mountain peaks (the Cumbrian Mountains) and lake-filled valleys.
Visit Lake District | Visit Cumbria | The original guide to the Lakes
WEBVisit the Lake District – Visit Cumbria, the Big Site. Famous Lake District writers include William Wordsworth, one of the most famous of the Lakes Poets, and Beatrix Potter of Peter Rabbit fame. You can visit a number of properties where they lived and where they set their works, as well as numerous historic houses and gardens.. The Lake District fells are still …
Introduction to Cumbria - Visit Cumbria
WEBIntroduction to Cumbria. Cumbria is the most north-western county in England, bordering onto Scotland. The county of Cumbria consists of six districts (Allerdale, Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden and South Lakeland), and in 2008 had a population of just under half a million.
Visit Lake District | The Official Guide to Cumbria
WEBIn England’s north western corner lies ancient Cumbria and the timeless landscapes of the Lake District. Home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this is the perfect place to reconnect: with nature, with loved ones, and with yourself. A rich tapestry of lakes, mountains and countryside invites you to explore, while the towns and villages brim ...
Explore Cumbria | Visit Lake District
WEBYou never know what’s around the next corner: an unforgettable view, a moody fell, a translucent lake. And all of it is just a few hours from the major cities of England. Cumbria’s biggest draw is its natural tapestry of mountains and lakes, which combine to make for one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes.
An introduction to Cumbria - Visit Lake District
WEBCumbria is the UK’s third largest county in terms of area. Cumbria is home to the Lake District National Park, three Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Places to Visit in Cumbria | VisitEngland
WEBPlaces to visit in Cumbria. Visit Cumbria for an experience like no other in England. The market towns of Kendal, Keswick and Cockermouth offer a unique shopping experience for the urban dweller, and the busy lakes of Windermere and Ullswater provide ample opportunity for boating or watersports. The east’s Eden Valley is one of the region’s ...
Places to Visit in the Lake District | Things to Do | Visit Cumbria
WEBExplore the mountains, fells, valleys and dales and visit the lakes and tarns of the Lake District & Cumbria. Discover hidden places to visit in the Lake District forests, woods, waterfalls, rivers and caves.
The best things to do in Cumbria - Lonely Planet
WEBJul 25, 2022 · Cumbria is the UK’s capital of outdoor adventure – with plenty of fine dining, charming villages and historic castles, too.
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