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Welcome to the Western Lake District & Coast: a striking area encompassing an awe-inspiring coastline, breathtaking countryside, and a whole host of things to see and do.
Discover secluded beaches, majestic castles, hidden lakes and awe-inspiring mountains. There are some of Cumbria’s most striking landscapes here, including the Solway Coast National Landscape and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Towns & Villages in the Western Lake District & Coast
From seaside villages to pretty market towns, there’s plenty to explore in this part of Cumbria. In the south, you’ll find places like Silecroft, Bootle and Ravenglass - which has the accolade of being in two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the English Lake District and the Frontiers of the Roman Empire. It’s also the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park!
Coastal towns like Whitehaven, Maryport and Silloth highlight the region’s rich maritime history. Uncover our industrial heritage in towns and villages like Millom, Cleator Moor, Egremont and Workington. Visit the birthplace of William Wordsworth in the market town of Cockermouth and visit St Bees where Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson went to school.
Things to Do in the Western Lake District & Coast
Delve into the area’s past with interactive museums telling tales of smugglers, the spice trade, and the Romans who once patrolled these shores. In Whitehaven, visit The Beacon Museum and The Rum Story for maritime history and heritage, or head to the Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport to learn more about Roman history along the Cumbrian coast. William Wordsworth was born in the Cumbrian town of Cockermouth; today, you can visit his former home at Wordsworth House.
For a great family day out, visit attractions like the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport and Muncaster Castle, home to a Medieval weapons hall and hawk & owl centre. Nearby, you can take a scenic trip on a steam train through the Lake District at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway.
Fancy a trip to the beach? You’ll be spoilt for choice! St Bees, Silecroft, Drigg and Allonby are just a few of the beaches to be found along the Cumbrian coast. As well as being a great place to relax or enjoy a walk, they’re also home to a rich variety of nature and wildlife. Why not try horse riding on the beach with Cumbrian Heavy Horses at Silecroft beach, or puffin spotting amid the towering red sandstone cliffs at St Bees: the only designated Heritage Coast between Wales and Scotland.
Further north, the Solway Coast National Landscape offers much to explore while inland, the Lake District National Park is known for its stunning lakes and waters, including Wastwater, Crummock Water and Buttermere; as well as the Wild Ennerdale National Nature Reserve.
Walking in the Western Lake District & Coast
These landscapes were made for adventure, with walking routes to be found in abundance. The King Charles III England Coast Path runs in sections along the coast: challenge yourself to walk the entire route, or pick a section for a shorter stroll. The popular Coast to Coast National Trail begins in St Bees.
There are Wainwright walks aplenty, including Scafell Pike: England’s highest mountain.
For lower level walking, try family-friendly routes like the Eskdale Trail, or Miles Without Stiles: a collection of 50+ walking routes across the Lake District.
Food & Drink
The Western Lake District & Coast is home to a rich food and drink scene, with independent makers and producers alongside fantastic places to eat. This is the home of the Cumberland Sausage, while spices once imported into ports like Whitehaven are still used in local delicacies today.
There are farmers markets across the area, as well as Taste Cumbria Food Festivals in Maryport, Wigton, Cockermouth and the nearby city of Carlisle.
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Head northwards up the Cumbrian coast to savour ice cream at Allonby and the Victorian seaside town of Silloth, The newly completed cycle route between the two is part of Hadrian’s Cycleway. Why not venture a little further inland to William Wordsworth’s birthplace of Cockermouth and its tasty mix of foodie hotspots, traditional pubs and independent shops.
The Georgian town of Whitehaven has a rich maritime heritage and a few spicy tales of smugglers. It also has an unusual claim to fame: it was reputedly used as the template for the expansion of New York in the mid-18th century! Check out family fun at the Beacon Museum and the nearby Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport.
Also in Maryport, the Senhouse Roman Museum is home to the country’s oldest private collection of Roman treasures. The Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site runs down the western coast to Ravenglass, where the remains of the bath house at Ravenglass Roman Fort are among Britain’s tallest remaining Roman structures.
If you’re heading for the western lakes, the chances are you’re after somewhere more secluded and perhaps a little more rugged. The remote Eskdale and Ennerdale valleys are true testaments to the beauty of the area.
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Historic inns, elegant country houses, welcoming B&Bs and caravan parks: there’s plenty of choice when it comes to places to stay.- From Cumbria’s spice trail to our locally brewed ales and spirits, discover the local flavours of the western Lakes and Cumbrian coast.
- Find out what’s on across the western Lakes and Cumbrian coast, from music festivals to quirky competitions.
- You’ll be spoilt for choice when planning your trip to the western Lakes and Cumbrian coast, with plenty to see and do across the area.
- From Lakeland postcard villages to ancient seaports, the towns and villages of the Western Lakes wear their history and heritage in every slate and brick.
- Find ideas and inspiration for places to go and things to see during your visit.
- Watch a video introducing this wonderful coastal trail offering exceptional views along the stunning Cumbrian coast.
- 2021 was the year of the Coast in Cumbria - celebrating everything this area of Cumbria has to offer.
Highlights
Domingo Hindoyan conductor Members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Ever wondered…
Beethoven Violin Concerto Beethoven Symphony No.3, 'Eroica' Domingo Hindoyan conductor Veronika…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
The sketches and Podcasts have been a viral hit online with over 250 million views. The first live…
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth…
Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi in a fun and creative way and create beautiful ceramic pieces…
The full Pink moon in Libra aligns with spring flowers bursting into life and symbolises happiness…
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth…
The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with…
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment. Full day workshops are…
A beautiful cacao ceremony in the forest to honour Ostara, the spring equinox. Join us this Ostara…
This concert features one of the most famous symphonies of all - Beethoven's Fifth, along with…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment. Taster sessions are the…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Dr. Strangelove (screening) co-adapted by Armando Iannucci co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley…
Come and join The Conscious Self for some cold & hot exposure in the heart of The Lake District!…
Join us at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway for an egg-citing Easter celebration from 5th - 21st…
What if wishes were granted? What if magic was real? When a Storyteller appears everyone is…
What has quickly became an annual tradition. Carl is back for a third consecutive back-to-back…
Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of…
Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics. Don't miss your…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
Join JAG Outdoors at Whinlatter for a walk around the forest at night. The walk will cover 3-4…
Domingo Hindoyan conductor Members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Ever wondered…
Beethoven Violin Concerto Beethoven Symphony No.3, 'Eroica' Domingo Hindoyan conductor Veronika…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
The sketches and Podcasts have been a viral hit online with over 250 million views. The first live…
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth…
Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi in a fun and creative way and create beautiful ceramic pieces…
The sketches and Podcasts have been a viral hit online with over 250 million views. The first live…
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth…
Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi in a fun and creative way and create beautiful ceramic pieces…
The full Pink moon in Libra aligns with spring flowers bursting into life and symbolises happiness…
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth…
The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with…
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment. Full day workshops are…
A beautiful cacao ceremony in the forest to honour Ostara, the spring equinox. Join us this Ostara…
This concert features one of the most famous symphonies of all - Beethoven's Fifth, along with…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment. Taster sessions are the…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Dr. Strangelove (screening) co-adapted by Armando Iannucci co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley…
Come and join The Conscious Self for some cold & hot exposure in the heart of The Lake District!…
Join us at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway for an egg-citing Easter celebration from 5th - 21st…
What if wishes were granted? What if magic was real? When a Storyteller appears everyone is…
What has quickly became an annual tradition. Carl is back for a third consecutive back-to-back…
Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of…
Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics. Don't miss your…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
Join JAG Outdoors at Whinlatter for a walk around the forest at night. The walk will cover 3-4…
Domingo Hindoyan conductor Members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Ever wondered…
Beethoven Violin Concerto Beethoven Symphony No.3, 'Eroica' Domingo Hindoyan conductor Veronika…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
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- 1Your Round Comedy Night
- 2Rucksack of Rhymes: Our Planet (5 years +)
- 3Introduction to Kintsugi
- 4Full Moon Women's Circle - Pink Moon
- 5Rucksack of Rhymes: Our Planet
- 6Claytime
- 7Landscape Photography Full Day Workshop
- 8Ostara (spring equinox) Cacao Ceremony in the forest
- 9West Lakeland Orchestra Spring Concert
- 10Wigton Friday Market
- 11Landscape Photography taster workshop
- 12Shipyard Town Gallery
- 13National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove (15)
- 14Whinlatter Forest pop up sauna
- 15Easter Family Fun
- 16Frog & The Princess and Other Stories
- 17Carl Hutchinson: Today Years Old
- 18Breeze into the forest
- 19Rosehill's Comedy Club
- 20150 Years of La'al Ratty Exhibition
- 21Dark skies walk
- 22Conducting Showdown!
- 23Beethoven in Barrow
- 24Lakeland Paws Canicross Series
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Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, B5291, Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RETelephone
01768 776551Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite
Connoisseurs of fine cuisine will find much to appreciate at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa. Chef takes full advantage of a wealth of local seasonal produce and Cumbrian specialities to create a variety of gastronomic delights.
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Armidale Cottages B&B, High Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1PDTelephone
01900 63704Workington
Armidale Cottages B&B is set in half an acre of land with a small orchard. Built in the 16thC the cottages have been lovingly renovated to a very high standard, retaining many of the original features.
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1 Marine Terrace, Criffel St, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4BZTelephone
016973 31246Silloth
A museum/exhibition based on a collection of toy soldiers and related forts, guns etc. Battlefield models, Hadrian's Wall feature, historical information.
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The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LYTelephone
01946 592302Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
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Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust, Eskdale Mill, Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TGTelephone
01946723335Boot, Holmrook
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations. This charming site embodies the Lake District’s heritage. It is the last remaining working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District.
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Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, Greenrow Meadows, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4HHTelephone
016973 32666Silloth
Stanwix Park is located on the Solway Coast in Cumbria. Self Catering Caravans and Apartments to hire for 3,4 and 7 night breaks (some pet friendly accommodation). Fully serviced pitches for Tents, Touring Caravans and Motorhomes. Camping Pods…
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Wallace Lane, Wallace Lane Farm, Brocklebank, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8BFTelephone
016974 78188Brocklebank, Wigton
Wallace Lane Farm Glamping & Lodge Park offers a range of the latest luxury glamping cabins and lodges, all with parking, hot tubs and wi-fi. Pet and family friendly site.
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway Station, Main St, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SWTelephone
01229 717171Ravenglass
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. There are lots of things to do including shopping facilities, a museum,…
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Kestrel Lodge Campsite, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QXTelephone
01539 267030Keswick
With jaw-dropping views down the valley over Bassenthwaite Lake and just a stones throw from Keswick, our site at Kestrel Lodge Campsite makes for an ideal location for exploring the Lake District and northern fells. A quiet, family run, family…
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Hemmingways Angling Adventures, c/o Shundraw, St Johns in the Vale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RRTelephone
017687 78575St Johns in the Vale, Keswick
Join Eric Hope, renowned Cumbrian angler and environmentalist, for unique guided fishing trips and casting tuition for individuals, groups, and corporate clients. Featured on TV with our friend Matt Hayes and on the BBC and ITV News.
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Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, Greenrow Meadows, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4HHTelephone
016973 32666Silloth
Stanwix Park is located on the Solway Coast in Cumbria. Self Catering Caravans and Apartments to hire for 3,4 and 7 night breaks (some pet friendly accommodation). Fully serviced pitches for Tents, Touring Caravans and Motorhomes. Camping Pods…
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Moresby Hall, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6PJTelephone
01946 64078Whitehaven
Converted 19thC farm buildings. Beautifully appointed and well-maintained by Cumbrian owners living in same hamlet. Close to coast and western lakes. Discounts for fortnights. No smokers and no pets.
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Bridge Hotel, Lake District National Park, The English, Buttermere, Cumbria, CA13 9UZTelephone
017687 70252The English, Buttermere
A 17thC building, owned and run by family for 30 years. First licensed in 1735 as coaching inn. Apartments built in grounds 17 years ago and continually upgraded.
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Southwaite Green, Dean, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0RFTelephone
01900 821055Cockermouth
Eco cottages, built and furnished to the highest standards, in 'one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen'. The cottages have used green design and technologies with ground and air source heat pumps to power the under-floor heating beneath the…
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Hundith Hill Hotel, Lorton Vale, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9THTelephone
01900 822092Cockermouth
Located in the picturesque Lorton Valley, Hundith Hill offers stunning views of the Cumbrian countryside. With 25 rooms, function suites, restaurant, bar & lounge, Hundith Hill is the perfect venue for country escapes.
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Cafe Ambio Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
01768778410Whinlatter Pass, Keswick
"Cafe Ambio at Whinlatter Forest is set in the beautiful location of Whinlatter Forest, nestled in the treetops. We offer modern cafe food, and brilliant coffee. We use local suppliers to showcase the best food that Cumbria has to offer. Everything…
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Created by Alfred Wainwright, the full Coast to Coast Walk crosses the North of England from the Irish Sea at St Bees to the North Sea at Robin Hood’s Bay. Wainwright’s Coast to Coast passes through some of the most beautiful and varied scenery in…
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Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
01946 692422Whitehaven
High above Whitehaven, looking across the Solway Firth to Scotland and inland to the Lake District National Park, Rosehill is West Cumbria’s hub for culture and creativity.
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The Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YETelephone
017687 76234Cockermouth
Unspoiled traditional inn with every modern comfort in understated luxury.
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
01603 895500Braithwaite
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. Located in the North West of the Lake District, you'll find us in the heart of it. It plays host to two of our…
