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Dean in Cumbria
A quiet western village near Cockermouth

Dean

Dean is a small rural village between Cockermouth and Workington, with an historic church and a peaceful setting close to Loweswater and the western fells.

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Dean is a small rural village between Cockermouth and Workington, with an historic church and a peaceful setting close to Loweswater and the western fells.

The village is centred on St Oswald’s Church and a landscape of farms, woodland and lanes. It offers a glimpse of everyday west Cumbrian village life away from the main tourist routes.

Dean is well placed for Cockermouth, the River Derwent, Loweswater and the coast around Workington. It suits visitors seeking quiet accommodation or a countryside stop as part of a wider western Lakes trip.

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The Royal Yew

The Royal Yew is a pub in Dean, combining freshly prepared food and drinks with a relaxed place to eat, drink and pause dur...

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