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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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WIGTON
Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
WIGTON
Free car park with 16 spaces. Open 7 days a week.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
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
Located at the village hall.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
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.
Egremont
Egremont Castle Park in the town of Egremont, offers 2.8 acres of beautiful green space that is ideal for walkers and runners.
WORKINGTON
Public toilets adjacent to the multi-storey car park.
WIGTON
Public toilets located on the Market Hall site.
Car Park with 203 spaces, open 7 days a week opposite, in Water Street.
WIGTON
Located in the North View car park.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
Silecroft
Designed by award-winning Scottish Architects, Sunset Café on Silecroft Beach offers an idyllic setting to relax, recharge and enjoy some great food.
Workington
Harrington Nature Reserve is one of two Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) in the Workington area and is an area of land protected for its contribution to wildlife, geology, education and public enjoyment.
KESWICK
A small free car park with 20 spaces. Located on the back road to Thornthwaite, off the A66.
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
Located in The Sullart Street Car Park.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
COCKERMOUTH
Located in The Sullart Street Car Park.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
Millom
BROUGHTON-IN-FURNESS
Recycle Cans, Glass, Paper and Card at this site.
WIGTON
Located in the Queen Street Car Park.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
CLEATOR
Parking charges apply at Bowness Knott (card payments only).
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.
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