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From picturesque villages to ancient seaports, the towns and villages of the Western Lake District and Coast offer a rich history and heritage alongside plenty to see and do. Here, you’ll find handsome Georgian streets, bustling market towns, and a warm Cumbrian welcome - with a healthy dose of historic charm to boot.
From the birthplace of Wordsworth in Cockermouth to the only coastal village in the Lake District in Ravenglass, there’s lots to discover.
Travel by train along the Cumbrian Coast Line, which connects a number of the area’s towns and villages by rail. Running alongside the sea, it boasts stunning views as you travel.
Explore the following towns and villages: Buttermere | Cleator Moor | Cockermouth | Duddon Valley | Maryport | Millom | Ravenglass, Muncaster & Eskdale | Silloth | Whitehaven | Workington
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WIGTON
Public toilets located on the Market Hall site.
Car Park with 203 spaces, open 7 days a week opposite, in Water Street.
Millom
Hodbarrow Nature Reserve is a coastal lagoon and area of grassland which is located on the site of a former iron mine on the west coast of Cumbria, close to the town of Millom.
Maryport
Maryport's extensive harbour and Promenade are a pleasure to stroll around.
Public Toilets adjacent to car park.
KESWICK
From Keswick: Take the A66 west towards Cockermouth. At Braithwaite turn west onto the B5292 for Lorton. Follow Visitor Centre Sign Posts.
Car park with 35 spaces. Pay on exit. Charges apply 24 hours a day. Short walk to Whinlatter Forest visitor…
Pay & Display car park with 32 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
COCKERMOUTH
Pay and display car park with 69 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
Public toilets available, located adjacent to the car park.
MILLOM
Located in the car park of the Tesco supermarket.
Recycle Tins & Cans, Paper & Card, Glass,Textiles and Plastics at this site.
COCKERMOUTH
Located in The Sullart Street Car Park.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
WIGTON
Located in the car park of the Co-op supermarket.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card 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.
Keswick
Public toilets at Grizedale Forest Visitor centre, open during visitor centre opening hours.
A Pay on Exit system operates in the main car park.
WORKINGTON
Located in the car park of the Tesco supermarket.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
WIGTON
Located at the village hall.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
MARYPORT
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
Cockermouth
Shill’s of Cockermouth is a beloved part of the town’s cultural tapestry, offering a lovely delicatessen and a welcoming café and restaurant.
Torpenhow, Wigton
Torpenhow Farmhouse Dairy produces award-winning cheeses, made by hand on a family farm using fresh organic milk from single herd, pasture fed cows.
Maryport
Portobello brings simple, delicious wood-fired dishes to West Cumbria, where life is good anyway. It’s even better on wood...
Silloth
A charming seaside tearoom serving tasty food and drinks, decorated throughout with vintage treasures, gifts, and treats. Famous for huge hot chocolates, said to be the biggest in Cumbria!
Bassenthwaite
Country pub located in the heart of Bassenthwaite Village. Large beer garden with views of Skiddaw. Serving excellent food and real ales. Dog friendly. Awarded CAMRA Summer Pub of the Season 2023.
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