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Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway | Heritage steam engines haul trains through 2 of Lakeland's loveliest valleys to the foot of Englands highest mountain.  

Family Indoor/Outdoor Attractions
There are many attractions in the inspirational land famed for being Wordsworth’s birthplace. Visit Senhouse Roman Museum, the only Roman museum in West Cumbria, or test your nerves by driving up Harknott Pass.

   
       
Cycling in the Western Lakes  

Leisure Activities
The Western Lake District is home to world-class climbing.  In the late 19th Century it was on the fells of Wasdale that the sport of rock climbing developed. You can enjoy a whole range of activities from horse riding and cycling to sailing and fishing.

   
       
Maryport | A delightful unspoilt town with a proud maritime heritage reflected in its fine harbour, marina, maritime museum and summer maritime festivals  

Places To Visit
The Georgian Port of Whitehaven was one of the world’s largest in the 18th Century. Bring your binoculars to watch the birds and the magnificent sunsets off the Solway Coast, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

   
       
 
     
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