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Stunning Lake District Scenery

The Lake District National Park is in every sense the heart of Cumbria, with sixteen great lakes, from the secluded and tranquil waters of Buttermere, Wastwater and Rydal to Windermere, Ullswater and Coniston, with boats and bustling lakeside towns, From the depths of the lakes rise the mountains and craggy fells, where the fast flowing waterfalls tumble down into wooded valleys. By contrast, the North Pennines, known as England's Last Wilderness, is a remote land of widemoorlands, brimming with wildlife.

Outdoor Activities

Nothing compares with the views and the thrill of reaching Lakeland's highest summits and eh tougher the ascent, the greater the reward. Walking boots are standard footwear, but there are many other modes of transport available. Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk and the famous C2C cycle routes start in West Cumbria. Shorter cycle routes pick out the quieter bridle ways and the more gentle undulations of the region and holidays on horseback are becoming more popular. Of course, in a land with so much water, there's not shortage of boats! Cumbria is a natural playground for the more energetic too, with plenty of opportunities for rock climbing, watersports and fell-running, the most gruelling sport of them all.

Romans, Reivers and Romantics

Now a World Heritage Site, Hadrian's Wall can be explored at the many forts, museums and excavation sites along its route. Birdoswald Fort at Gilsland is one of the best preserved points along the entire Wall. Throughout the Eden Valley, ruined castles and forts remind us that life here was not always so tranquil. In Carlisle, the great border city, where warfare between England and Scotland raged for centuries, the Tullie House Museum recreates the 16th century Borderlands, held in the terrifying grip of the notorious Border Reivers, and the 900 year old Castle and majestic Cathedral still dominate the city today. Visit Brantwood, the beautiful home of Victorian philosopher John Ruskin, and the homes of William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, who took their inspiration from the beautiful Lakeland scenery.

Rural Traditions, Culture and Crafts

The brand new Theatre by the Lake on the shores of Derwentwater, Keswick Jazz Festival, the gypsy horse fair in Appleby and the sublime Andy Goldsworthy sculptures in Grizedale Forest are included in the cultural life in Cumbria which is vigorous, colourful and touched by the beauty of the surroundings. Local events abound, from the traditional rushbearing ceremonies to agricultural shows and sheep dog trials. Cumbria's thriving arts community provides a wealth of theatre, music, museums, art galleries and craft workshops throughout the region.

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