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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.
- Celebrating everything Cumbria's stunning coastline has to offer.
Highlights
Join JAG Outdoors for an evening of adventure, exercise, focus, fun, and wellbeing at Whinlatter…
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The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
From the students of West Lakes Academy Dates Saturday 10th May - Friday 6th June Times Thursday &…
3 -5 May 2025 Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Come and join The Conscious Self for some cold & hot exposure in the heart of The Lake District!…
Rosehill welcomes The Forge Festival, featuring performances from three new companies across…
Rosehill welcomes Geoff Norcott to Rosehill for the first time as he puts the finishing touches to…
Workington Town's first Pride
The Boffs were outsiders, not local like, even though we were born there. I was only really a Boff…
A 6-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
We're excited to be working with talented photographer and teacher, Dave Wilson, to bring you this…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
This May, Forestry England will be offering a series of mental wellbeing walks in partnership with…
Four-piece Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) perform sparkling and unique arrangements of traditional…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
Join JAG Outdoors for an evening of adventure, exercise, focus, fun, and wellbeing at Whinlatter…
Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you've never heard him before. He was the boy treble who captivated…
Join us for "Play in a Day," a unique celebration of our vibrant performance communities. Forming a…
The full Flower (or Hare) moon in Scorpio aligns with the colourful early summer flowers blooming…
Cumbrian-born theatre maker and performer Liz Richardson, and Manchester-based theatre maker and…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
The full Flower (or Hare) moon in Scorpio aligns with the colourful early summer flowers blooming…
Cumbrian-born theatre maker and performer Liz Richardson, and Manchester-based theatre maker and…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics. Don't miss your…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
From the students of West Lakes Academy Dates Saturday 10th May - Friday 6th June Times Thursday &…
3 -5 May 2025 Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Come and join The Conscious Self for some cold & hot exposure in the heart of The Lake District!…
Rosehill welcomes The Forge Festival, featuring performances from three new companies across…
Rosehill welcomes Geoff Norcott to Rosehill for the first time as he puts the finishing touches to…
Workington Town's first Pride
The Boffs were outsiders, not local like, even though we were born there. I was only really a Boff…
A 6-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
We're excited to be working with talented photographer and teacher, Dave Wilson, to bring you this…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
This May, Forestry England will be offering a series of mental wellbeing walks in partnership with…
Four-piece Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) perform sparkling and unique arrangements of traditional…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
Join JAG Outdoors for an evening of adventure, exercise, focus, fun, and wellbeing at Whinlatter…
Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you've never heard him before. He was the boy treble who captivated…
Join us for "Play in a Day," a unique celebration of our vibrant performance communities. Forming a…
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- 1Full Moon Women's Circle - Flower Moon
- 2Theatre Writing Workshop with Liz Richardson
- 3Lakeland Paws Canicross Series
- 4Rosehill's Comedy Club
- 5Heroes Hikes: Scafell Pike
- 6Shipyard Town Gallery
- 7My Cumbria
- 8Sausage Festival
- 9Workington Wednesday Market
- 10Whinlatter Forest pop up sauna
- 11The Forge Festival Showcase
- 12Geoff Norcott: Work in Progress
- 13Workington Pride 2025
- 14Local
- 15Forage and Cook (Full Day) near Keswick
- 16Practical Photography for the Serious Amateur
- 17Dragcaster: An Evening with Cherry West at the Speakeasy Soirée!
- 18Wigton Friday Market
- 19Half day wellbeing walk with Mind over Mountains
- 20Moonrakers
- 21150 Years of La'al Ratty Exhibition
- 22Forest run and yoga
- 23ALED JONES – Full Circle
- 24Play in a Day
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Calvert Lakes, Little Crosthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QDTelephone
017687 72255Keswick
Residential outdoor adventure holidays for people with disabilities, including those with the most complex needs. It’s what you can do that counts!
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Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake District coast where mountains meet the sea. With over 800 years of history, Muncaster is still cherished by the Pennington family, who warmly welcome…
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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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Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RDTelephone
017687 76239Bassenthwaite
Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over. Alpacas are friendly and inquisitive animals and just like us they enjoy a bit of fresh air and exercise. Meet our five boys Hugo, Hector, Herbie, Dougal and…
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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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Croftlands Drive, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SNTelephone
01229 717676Ravenglass
The Ratty Arms is located on the platform of Ravenglass station on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line, which runs past the main terminus of our narrow gauge railway. Guests can sit back and unwind with a drink, while watching the trains go by.
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Muncaster, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQRavenglass
The Stables Café opens to the visiting public daily in the main season serving a full range of options from light snacks to main meals plus delicious homemade cakes and a selection of hot and cold drinks; something for everyone!
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Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport, S Quay, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8ABTelephone
01900 817760Maryport
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays of local and tropical marine life include a free round of crazy golf! Cafe, Gift Shop, Bait & Tackle store, Radio control boats, Adventure Playground.
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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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Lake District Castle Inn, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RGTelephone
0176 877 6401Keswick
Nestled near Keswick within the picturesque Lake District National Park lies Lake District Castle Inn Hotel, originally a coaching Inn dating back to 1770. Surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Cumbrian mountains and with views of the serene…
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Wayside Cottage 1637, in the Western Lake District, Whitbeck, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5UPTelephone
01229 718883Millom
Wayside Cottage 1637 is a charming old (circa 1637) two bedroom cottage attached to The Wayside. Designed for visitors that seek relaxing stay in an idyllic & traditional setting within the Lake District with modern comforts.
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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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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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Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YLTelephone
017687 76599Cockermouth
The romantic ambience and art-deco features of the stunning train carriages make this a truly unique experience that is not to be missed by locomotive lovers, film enthusiasts and foodies alike! Breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas are catered for…
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The Cottage In The Wood, Magic Hill, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78409Braithwaite, Keswick
Our Michelin Star restaurant offers a delicious tasting menu, created by Chef Jack Bond using the finest ingredients from Cumbria and further afield in creative, sustainable ways.
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Braithwaite House, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5STBraithwaite
Braithwaite House is a newly renovated 18th century house, hosting four private en suite apartments, and an old village shop & tea room on the ground floor. Our aim is to pay homage to village life and keep it alive here in Braithwaite; whilst also…
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway Station, Main St, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SWTelephone
01229 717171Ravenglass
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the Eskdale Room. Your cream tea includes a selection of sandwiches (ham, cheese, egg mayo and tuna mayo), home-baked fruit scones with butter, jam and…
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway Station, Main St, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SWTelephone
01229 717171Ravenglass
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the Eskdale Room. Your cream tea includes a selection of sandwiches (ham, cheese, egg mayo and tuna mayo), home-baked fruit scones with butter, jam and…
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Barrow-in-Furness
BarrowFull is an arts organisation led by Barrow-based partners with the aim of increasing participation in the arts. We work with the people of Barrow, enabling creative experiences to happen across the town including a vibrant programme of public…
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Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0RUTelephone
01900 85219Cockermouth
A 16thC inn situated at the foot of Melbreak and between Loweswater lake and Crummock Water. Roaring log fires, home-cooked meals with a local emphasis and high-quality real ales on offer.
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