Landscapes, places and ways to explore

Explore
Cumbria.

Discover the county by landscape, activity and location. Our Explore guides bring together the practical details, nearby places and local links you need to plan a visit.

Start with the landscape

Choose what to explore

More ways to explore will follow Wainwrights, waterfalls, viewpoints, beaches, valleys and scenic drives will join this directory as their guides are ready.

Local knowledge makes this better

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Tell us about a brilliant Cumbria place we may have missed. Every suggestion is checked before publication.

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