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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
A 6-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
Cumbrian-born theatre maker and performer Liz Richardson, and Manchester-based theatre maker and…
Join us for "Play in a Day," a unique celebration of our vibrant performance communities. Forming a…
Rosehill welcomes The Forge Festival, featuring performances from three new companies across…
The Whitehaven and District Amateur Operatic Society return to Rosehill with Terry Pratchett's WYRD…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Join JAG Outdoors for an evening of adventure, exercise, focus, fun, and wellbeing at Whinlatter…
Book your place on a fused glass taster session at the RD Glass studio. Learn a new skill and have…
From the students of West Lakes Academy Dates Saturday 10th May - Friday 6th June Times Thursday &…
Workington Town's first Pride
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Celebrate 150 Years of Steam at our May Day Bank Holiday Gala Weekend! 3rd–5th May 2025 - An…
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO WIDOWHOOD is a one woman show exploring the experiences of young, widowed…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
This May, Forestry England will be offering a series of mental wellbeing walks in partnership with…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
The Boffs were outsiders, not local like, even though we were born there. I was only really a Boff…
Join Emma, a seasoned professional actor with over 25 years of experience in television, theatre,…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
The full Flower (or Hare) moon in Scorpio aligns with the colourful early summer flowers blooming…
Hardwicke Circus was formed by brothers Jonny and Tom Foster, who had a passion for making music…
A 6-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
Cumbrian-born theatre maker and performer Liz Richardson, and Manchester-based theatre maker and…
Join us for "Play in a Day," a unique celebration of our vibrant performance communities. Forming a…
Rosehill welcomes The Forge Festival, featuring performances from three new companies across…
The Whitehaven and District Amateur Operatic Society return to Rosehill with Terry Pratchett's WYRD…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Rosehill welcomes The Forge Festival, featuring performances from three new companies across…
The Whitehaven and District Amateur Operatic Society return to Rosehill with Terry Pratchett's WYRD…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Join JAG Outdoors for an evening of adventure, exercise, focus, fun, and wellbeing at Whinlatter…
Book your place on a fused glass taster session at the RD Glass studio. Learn a new skill and have…
From the students of West Lakes Academy Dates Saturday 10th May - Friday 6th June Times Thursday &…
Workington Town's first Pride
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Celebrate 150 Years of Steam at our May Day Bank Holiday Gala Weekend! 3rd–5th May 2025 - An…
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO WIDOWHOOD is a one woman show exploring the experiences of young, widowed…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
This May, Forestry England will be offering a series of mental wellbeing walks in partnership with…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
The Boffs were outsiders, not local like, even though we were born there. I was only really a Boff…
Join Emma, a seasoned professional actor with over 25 years of experience in television, theatre,…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
The full Flower (or Hare) moon in Scorpio aligns with the colourful early summer flowers blooming…
Hardwicke Circus was formed by brothers Jonny and Tom Foster, who had a passion for making music…
A 6-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
Cumbrian-born theatre maker and performer Liz Richardson, and Manchester-based theatre maker and…
Join us for "Play in a Day," a unique celebration of our vibrant performance communities. Forming a…
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- 1The Forge Festival Showcase
- 2WADAOS: Wyrd Sisters
- 3Wigton Friday Market
- 4Forest run and yoga
- 5Fused Glass Taster Session
- 6My Cumbria
- 7Workington Pride 2025
- 8Shipyard Town Gallery
- 9Workington Wednesday Market
- 10150th Anniversary Steam Gala
- 11A Beginners Guide to Widowhood
- 12Lakeland Paws Canicross Series
- 13Half day wellbeing walk with Mind over Mountains
- 14150 Years of La'al Ratty Exhibition
- 15Workington Saturday Market.
- 16Local
- 17Acting Masterclass with Emma Rydal
- 18Heroes Hikes: Scafell Pike
- 19Dragcaster: An Evening with Cherry West at the Speakeasy Soirée!
- 20Full Moon Women's Circle - Flower Moon
- 21Hardwicke Circus
- 22Forage and Cook (Full Day) near Keswick
- 23Theatre Writing Workshop with Liz Richardson
- 24Play in a Day
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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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The Lakes Distillery, Nr Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria, CA13 9SJTelephone
017687 88850Nr Bassenthwaite Lake
The award-winning Lakes Distillery Company opened in December 2014 in The Lake District National Park with the vision of producing a world class single malt whisky and a global brand that is recognised and respected around the world
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Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RDTelephone
017687 76239Bassenthwaite
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite animals. Watch exhilarating Bird of Prey displays, educational Reptile talks and fun and interesting Lemur, Otter and Red Panda talks.
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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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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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The Lakes Distillery, Nr Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria, CA13 9SJTelephone
017687 88850Nr Bassenthwaite Lake
The Bistro at the Distillery aims to embrace the spirit of the Lake District, which is achieved by using regional ingredients where possible and having a key focus on freshness, flavour and simplicity.
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The Sawmill Cafe & Farm Shop, the sawmill, Nether Wasdale, Wasdale, Cumbria, CA20 1ETTelephone
01946726716Nether Wasdale, Wasdale
Situated in arguably the most beautiful valley of Wasdale in the Lake District on the banks of the river Irt, is The Sawmill Café and Farm Shop. The perfect place to relax, restore and indulge, we offer a delicious locally sourced menu to satisfy…
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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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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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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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Parkgate Farm, Irton, Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1YNTelephone
019467 26362Eskdale, Holmrook
Experience peace, tranquillity, and adventure on your next holiday at Parkgate Farm, located at the base of the picturesque Eskdale and Wasdale valleys. Whether you're a hiker, walker, or cyclist, our farm offers an extensive network of bridleways…
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Hassness Country House, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9XACockermouth
Beautifully located in its own grounds on the shores of Buttermere among the western fells, Hassness Country House is the perfect base for guided and self-guided walking holidays in the Lake District. This was the favourite Lakeland location of…
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Low Fold Barn, Tallentire, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PRTelephone
07989256111Cockermouth
We provide two boutique holiday cottages set on the edge of the national park. Both cottages appeal to the more discerning guests who enjoy a luxurious and sumptuous stay. The cottages are ideal for romantic couple’s retreats, special occasion…
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Midtown Farm, Easton, Kirkbride, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5DLTelephone
01228 576550Wigton
A warm, comfortable rural property on the Solway Coast, furnished to a high standard. We use the best locally sourced and homemade produce. Ideal for walkers and cyclists and visitors to The Lakes, Gretna Green and Scotland.
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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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The Fitz, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0HHTelephone
07801068053Cockermouth
From the moment you pull onto the sprawling driveway and capture your first glimpse of the magnificent house and it’s sweeping gardens, to the second you retreat to the cosy BBQ house and take a dip in the luxury hot tub.
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The Carter Company, Various locations in Cumbria, CA12 4RETelephone
0129663167Various locations in Cumbria
Tailor made self guided, walking, cycling and touring holidays with luxury and classic accommodation showing you the hidden gems of the area.
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Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9RXTelephone
01900 824805Cockermouth
Step back in time to the 1770s and experience William and Dorothy Wordsworth’s childhood home. Whether you meet the maid-of-all-work or a knowledgeable 21st-century guide, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome.
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Harebeck Cottage part of Harebeck Holidays, Thornbank, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1HTTelephone
01946 725207Seascale
This two bedroom self catering holiday home located in the western Lake District is full of character, making it a perfect holiday home for families, couples and friends alike, with all amenities located on your doorstep.
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The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PWTelephone
01229 876400Barrow-in-Furness
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the social and industrial history of the Furness area. The museum is a great day out for all with a popular playground, attractive Channelside walks, cafe…
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