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Quaker Tapestry, Kendal
Discover the Quaker Tapestry in Kendal: embroidered stories of social reform, science and Quaker history. The 2026 public d...
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Discover the Quaker Tapestry in Kendal: embroidered stories of social reform, science and Quaker history. The 2026 public d...
Carlisle
Visit St Mary’s Church in Wreay near Carlisle, the extraordinary Sarah Losh-designed church with unusual carvings and a fre...
Penrith
Visit Mayburgh Henge near Penrith, a free Neolithic earthwork with a huge pebble bank, central standing stone and links to ...
Ambleside
Explore Rydal Water near Ambleside for gentle lakeside walks, Loughrigg Terrace views, links to Rydal Cave and official swi...
Ambleside
Discover Blea Tarn in Little Langdale: a short scenic walk, reflections of the Langdale Pikes, picnic spots and National Tr...
Cumbria
Explore Ennerdale Water and the Wild Ennerdale valley: peaceful lake views, traffic-free trails, wildlife restoration and c...
Coniston
Visit Coniston Water for boat trips, paddling, lakeside walks and views towards the Coniston Fells, with useful facilities ...
Wasdale
Discover Wastwater in Wasdale, England’s deepest lake, with dramatic screes, quiet shores, mountain views and practical par...
Coniston
Explore the Old Man of Coniston, a 803-metre Lake District fell with mining heritage, challenging routes and far-reaching s...
Wasdale
Plan a Scafell Pike climb from Wasdale: England’s highest mountain, 978-metre summit, route choices, parking and essential ...
Plan a visit to St Bees Beach on the Cumbrian coast, with a sandy foreshore, seaside views, parking and important cliff-pat...
Walk Arnside Knott for panoramic views over Morecambe Bay, limestone grassland, butterflies and woodland trails in south Cu...
Explore RSPB Campfield Marsh on the Solway coast: free wetland birdwatching, accessible hides, peatbog boardwalks and a vis...
Discover Holehird Gardens near Windermere, a volunteer-run hillside garden with a beautiful walled garden, plant collection...
Discover free-to-visit Brough Castle in the Eden Valley, a dramatic ruined stronghold above Church Brough on the site of a ...
Explore medieval Brougham Castle near Penrith, with a great keep, Lady Anne Clifford history, Eden Valley views and English...
Grange-over-Sands
Stroll along Grange-over-Sands Promenade for Morecambe Bay views, accessible level walking, birdwatching, cafés and childre...
Penrith
Visit free Penrith Castle ruins opposite the railway station, with Richard III connections, medieval walls and a pleasant t...
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