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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
the western lakes has a rich history, brilliantly told
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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 approx 2 miles to Hobcarton car park on your left (identified by a green…
MARYPORT
Located on the Solway Industrial Estate
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.
Maryport
Maryport's extensive harbour and Promenade are a pleasure to stroll around.
WIGTON
Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Recycle glass, cans, plastics, paper and card at this site.
Nr Keswick
Car Park with 90 spaces.
Public toilets adjacent to the car park.
MILLOM
Public Toilets adjacent to the car park. Free parking, open 7 days a week.
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.
CLEATOR
Parking charges apply at Bowness Knott (card payments only).
KESWICK
A small free car park with 20 spaces. Located on the back road to Thornthwaite, off the A66.
MILLOM
Free parking, open 7 days a week.
WORKINGTON
Public toilets adjacent to the multi-storey car park.
WHITEHAVEN
Located in the car park of Morrison's supermarket.
Recycle tins and cans, glass, paper and textiles 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.
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.
Public Toilets adjacent to car park.
RAVENGLASS
Public toilets located adjacent to the car park.
CLEATOR
A free car park with 40 spaces, found on the western tip of Ennerdale Water.
Maryport
Seaside destination for boarders, skaters & scooters
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