Whitehaven Harbour

Western Lake District & Coast

Silecroft Beach

Western Lake District & Coast

Muncaster Castle

Western Lake District & Coast

Wastwater

Western Lake District & Coast

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Western Lake District & Coast

Maryport Dock

Western Lake District & Coast

Silloth

Western Lake District & Coast

Welcome to the Western Lake District & Coast

Nestled snugly between some of England’s best-loved landscapes and the beauty of more than 100 miles of coastline hugging the Irish Sea, the Western Lake District & Coast offers visitors and residents the perfect blend of rugged landscapes, just a short distance from plenty of fresh sea air.

Further off the beaten track than some perhaps better-known places in Cumbria’s Lake District National Park, taking the time to discover this hidden gem is well-worth that little bit of extra effort. Everything you would associate with The Lake District is here, from stunning countryside offering relaxation and adventure, to bustling towns and villages, where the order of the day is tradition, industry, heritage and innovation.

Discover this peaceful part of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site today, by starting here…

The area has more than 150 miles of stunning coastline with some beautiful beaches on which you can walk, take in the clean air and refresh your senses. Take a look at our walking and cycling pages for some great routes for you to enjoy around the area.

If you are looking for the perfect place to stay, then check our accommodation, and for food lovers, there’s an enviable range of food and drink on offer. The whole family will be captivated by the wonderful attractions, sports and adventure activities during your visit. Take a look at our days out and inspiration pages for ideas and easy-to-follow itineraries of places to visit and our what’s on calendar will keep you up to speed with the events, exhibitions, shows and festivals taking place in the area.

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 The Western Lake District & Coast:

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Olafur Eliasson and Robert Macfarlane selected for major landmark artwork for Cumbrian coast

A new landmark artwork by Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson in collaboration with British writer Robert Macfarlane has been selected for the Cumbrian coastline in North West England. The artwork - which would be Eliasson’s first permanent outdoor artwork in the...

Work to Begin on New Beach Café Work on an impressive new beach café at Silecroft will soon begin. Copeland Borough Council has appointed Roland Hill Ltd to carry out the work, and building will begin on February 13. It is hoped the new café and toilets will be ready...

Cumbrian Coastal Route 200

Cumbria Tourism has been working with the county’s six local authorities to give the CCR 200 more of its own distinct identity and longevity – much like Scotland’s ‘South West Coastal 300’ or for walkers, the famous Coast to Coast walk. Part of this activity has...

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First Class Carriage Cream Tea & Steam Experience at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Enjoy a heritage Steam Railway day out with a single journey upgrade in our First Class Carriage and scrumptious full Cream Tea at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway.  

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Online Shop

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway has opened an online shop where you can purchase railway memorabilia, railway themed goodies, books, DVDs and vouchers for future visits to the railway, all with free P&P!