Cumbria was formed from the old counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, and part of North Lancashire, It's now England's second largest county in size. Inside is the Lake District National Park, an area some 30 miles across, containing England's highest mountains, and some of the biggest lakes.
Cumbria can be reached by road and rail. The M6 motorway travels north through the centre of Cumbria. junction 40 at Penrith and junctions 42-44 at Carlisle. Carlisle is a major railway junction West Coast Main Line from London Euston to Glasgow, which also has stations at Penrith and Oxenholme (for Kendal and Windermere). Carlisle is also served by lines from Dumfries, Newcastle, and Leeds.
there are many activities and attraction in Cumbria. you could hire a rowing boat or take it easy on a relaxing lake cruise or for the more energetic, view the lakes from the lofty Lakeland peaks. There are plenty of perfect picnic locations and miles of sandy beaches to explore. other attraction in Cumbria include Cumbria's award-winning gardens to see and there’s an excellent choice of child-friendly attractions to keep the whole family happy.
There is more to Cumbria than first meets the eye. On the doorstep of the Lake District there are many hidden treasures fascinating attractions and undiscovered places, all waiting to be explored.
Explore craft workshops and historic sites, or replenish yourself in one of the many tearooms, pubs and inns . If the mood takes you just sit back, relax and soak up the general atmosphere.
Make the most of the beautiful landscape and choose from an array of exhilarating and exciting outdoor adventures or simply take it easy, fill your picnic hamper full of tasty local goodies and find a secluded spot to relax. Add a fabulous assortment of visitor attractions and Cumbria – the Lake District really is the perfect place to holiday
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