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Despite being just a little bit farther to travel it is surprisingly easy to get here-and once you arrive you will find a lot to enjoy.We hope you will return again and again. The image to the left is of the shore
line of Derwentwater and Friars Crag which were the
National Trusts first property. Friars Crag also has a
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If you are looking for something a little different, a little quieter and away from the crowds, then welcome to Cumbria`s Western Lakes and Coast. Bounded by the glittering sea and the high mountains and the gentle valleys of the Western Lake District- this is an area of exciting contrasts just waiting to be explored. Discover the wonderful variety of bustling market towns and traditional villages surrounded by a landscape combining rugged fells, dramatic coastline, and peaceful lakes.
BurnMoor Tarn
Take time to relax and enjoy the peace and serenity of the Western Lakes and Coast. Against the varied colours and contrasts of the Lakes, Fells, and Mountains are the long sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and mellow sunsets of the Cumbrian Coast. The image on the right is of Burnmoor Tarn, the third largest of the Lakeland Tarns, Burnmoor, is situated at the head of Miterdale, flanked by huge moraines, known as the Screes, which overlook Wastwater. |
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The Western Lakes and Coast can provide all kinds of holidays - from the peaceful to the more adventurous. If you are feeling energetic, take advantage of activities offered by an outdoor wonderland of Lakes, Mountains, and the Coast, such as absailing, windsurfing, canoeing, paragliding, climbing, orienteering, riding and much more!.
The area offers excellent walking country for all abilities and interests with many walks among the Western fells. For the serious walker Wainwright`s famous 190 mile `Coast to Coast` walk begins at St.Bees, the Allerdale Ramble` stretches from the Borrowdale Valley to Silloth-on-Solway and the `Cumbria Coastal Way` runs from Barrow-in-Furness to Carlisle.
For easier routes there are many attractive forest trails, lakes and riverside walks. At Whinlatter, there is a Forestry Visitors Centre with orienteering tracks. Many towns also have their own interesting `town trails` and guided walks.
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For the serious walker Wainwright`s famous 190 mile `Coast to Coast` walk begins at St.Bees, pictured above, and ends at Robin Hood Bay in YorkShire.
Cyclists will also enjoy the variety of challenging routes in the area; from steep mountainous climbs to the flatter Solway Plains. The award winning 140 mile `Sea to Sea`Cycle Route is popular with many cyclists, running from Workington or Whitehaven to Newcastle or Sunderland.
The development of the `Reivers` Cycle Route is well underway, starting in the North East, this will meander through Keilder Forest, across to the Northern Cumbrian Fells and Solway Plains and finish at Whitehaven. The `Cumbria Cycle Way` also passes through West Cumbria, this demanding 280 mile route follows the periphery of the whole county. If these seem too exhausting there is a network of local cycle paths running throughout the area.
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