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2023 is the Year of the Coast - a year-long calendar of events and activities to shine a spotlight on our coastal heritage and give visitors a chance to discover new, less-explored areas. The Lake District, Cumbria is celebrated for lakes, mountains and incredible scenery but it also proudly boasts an epic coastline, from Morecambe Bay and the Furness Peninsula in the south to the Solway Firth in the north.
A visit to the Cumbrian Coast offers a great day out or an action-packed holiday for all the family. Also perfect for a romantic break, a trip with friends or solo exploring.
In a recent visitor survey by Cumbria Tourism, 94% of respondents said they felt a boost to their general health and wellbeing during their visit. The Cumbrian Coast is the place to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. Walk along the promenade at one of our seaside towns and villages or take an exhilarating run along the beach. You could even indulge in a spot of forest bathing.
For history buffs explore Roman baths and forts or discover the fascinating story of the area’s spice trade; not forgetting historic castles, stately homes and steam trains.
If you are seeking that feeling of getting back to nature the Cumbrian Coast is home to nature reserves, Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nature-rich mudflats, sand dunes and beaches. There is plenty of wildlife too including the rare Natterjack Toad. If you are lucky you may even see a seal pup on your visit.
For an exhilarating bike ride the Cumbrian Coast features cycle routes with sea views. Whatever your age, interest or ability there is fun to be had on two wheels.
Notable highlights include St Bees Head with towering red sandstone cliffs looming above the crashing waves and the sandy beach below. Here you will find one of the largest sea bird colonies in the North West, with their bustling communities highly active here in the Spring and Summer months.
The bustling harbour at Whitehaven is well-worth a visit and there is no better way to enjoy fish and chips than sitting on the front at Arnside watching the world go by.
Take a look at the Cumbrian Coastal Route, a 200 mile tour which has been designed to inspire you to explore this captivating and unique area.
Mark Lundquist Management presents Magic Queen Magic Queen re-enacts the glorious days of legendary…
Tickets for the Pamper Afternoon are £20.00 each and can be purchased from the website link. All…
Join us for an immersive experience in the art of hand-brewed coffee. In this workshop, we'll…
The amazing cast of the Whitehaven Theatre Group roll out there latest hilarious new productions,…
The Cumbria Steam Gathering takes place annually over the last weekend in July. Our home since 1986…
As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, 'Master of one-liners' MARK SIMMONS brings his…
A day "OUT" in Ulverston. Come as you are and be Celebrated. with Live entertainment and Family…
This unique programme - with Jess Dandy contralto, Neil Curry poet and Anthony Hewitt pianist - is…
Gavin Webster, a stand up comedian of over 30 years is on tour to share his jokes, routines and set…
Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.3 Bach Concerto for Oboe d'amore Marianna Martines Overture / Symphony…
Tribute to Showaddywaddy in Barrow
Celebrating the end of the Music Festival's 20th Anniversary - join us for a tea party with a twist…
Don't Go Into The Cellar presents THE WAR OF THE WORLDS The chances of anything coming from Mars…
Join Jessie McMeekin as she tells tales by the kitchen fire to horrify and delight you. This event…
Join us at the Beacon Museum on 4th July for a guided tour to discover when the fledgling US Navy…
Enchanting evenings of music in the forest, with floor spots, special guests and an informal…
Cartmel Art Society are pleased to be opening their 2024 Summer Art & Craft Exhibition at Cartmel…
Join Handpicked Productions to create weird and wonderful paper cup puppets. Think about the…
Mini family-friendly festival of theatre, craft, music and fun! Free for all.
From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current…
After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of a Georgian All Hallows Eve, get creative…
Join retired Millwright Martin Watts for this fascinating illustrated talk spanning his 50 year…
The Lambfoot Loop is an accurately measured and certified 10km road race. The race starts and…
The full Buck moon aligns with the potent & virile energy of the young buck, bringing strength,…
Cumbria Year of the Coast 2023
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This is one of the easiest rides in the South Lakeland with the added bonus that if you time your trip right you can visit the ice cream factory at Holme Farm, just east of Grange.
Grange-over-Sands
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's ideal for those who love this special nature reserve and want to see something new, as well as those who haven't visited before and would like exclusive…
Loweswater
Discover the peace and quiet of Holme Wood, a mixed woodland of alder, oak, lime, chestnut, ash and sycamore.
Barrow-in-Furness
Now a ruin, Furness Abbey was once the second most powerful Cistercian monastery in Britain, after Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire.
A superb way to the summit of Skiddaw, which takes in the fine shapely ridge, Longside edge, that extends north from Carl Side and is separated from the main massif by the deep trench of Southerndale. From a distance the crest of Longside Edge looks…
Eskdale Valley
Deep and narrow gorge on Stanley Ghyll reached via marked route from National Trust car park.
Wastwater is probably the most scenic of all the lakes. It is surrounded by mountains, Red Pike, Kirk Fell, Great Gable and Scafell Pike.
Borrowdale, KESWICK
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery with our Infinity Bridge… so named because you are often unable to see the other end! Strung across a breathtaking gorge high up on the mountain, 2,000…
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Explore this landscape of contrasts - the soaring red sandstone ruins of Furness Abbey and the industrial heritage of Barrow, all rounded off with a spot of island hopping.
Cumbria
Harter Fell might be small but it's perfectly formed and it's situated in a stunning position. It separates the top end of Eskdale from the Duddon Valley and is not hemmed in by other peaks. For these reasons and also because it can be gained by a…
Ulverston
The Laurel and Hardy Museum celebrates the life and career of Stan Laurel, born in Ulverston.
Ennerdale is the most westerly of the lakes, and the most remote. A deep glacial lake, Ennerdale Water is the only lake without a road next to it.
Ulverston
Our famous glass blowing experiences are back. Experience first-hand and close up, the extreme temperatures required to transform sand into glass and learn some of the 2000 year old skills first developed by the ancient Romans. During this…
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216 reviewsMillom
Originally know as Sunkenkirk, consists of 50 stones at the foot of Black Combe. Access is via a long farm track from a minor road branching off the A595. Well worth the walk!
WIGTON
Caught in the Anglo Scottish wars of the 14th century, a good bit of luck followed the Dissolution of the Monasteries for this church, when the local people successfully petitioned Thomas Cromwell to allow them to continue to use the church.
Newby Bridge
Join us on one of our favourite forest wanders exploring Chapel House, certainly one of the best pieces of commercial forestry in the South Lakes.
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54 reviewsNewby Bridge
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience.
Over 100 years of motoring history, the Campbell Bluebird exhibition, IOM TT tribute display and the Leven Valley heritage centre. Gift shop and Cafe Ambio.
Eskdale
Hardknott Roman Fort is one of the most dramatically sited and remote Roman forts in Britain. It measures just three-acres and the fort at Hardknott enjoyed command of the Eskdale Valley and the Roman road to Ravenglass.
Various locations in Cumbria
Our cycling holidays are a unique way to discover Cumbria. Designed with the thoughtful traveller in mind, we aim to show you the hidden gems of the Lake District and also offer the option of electric bikes.
Borrowdale, Keswick
You’ve never experienced anything like this…
Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against the backdrop of the stunning Lake District mountains.
Climb up the massive Cargo net to one of the finest views of Lake District. Buttermere, Crummock…
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