Inspiring Ideas, great places to visit and things to do in the Western Lakes and Coast

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Heritage Open Days In Millom September 2022

Heritage Open Days 2022 In Millom - 9th - 18th September Volunteers in Millom have come together to organise a series of events to celebrate the history and culture of the town as part of the national Heritage Open Days Festival. What's On: Friday 9th to Sunday...

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New for you in ’22

An exciting year ahead is in prospect for anyone lucky enough to be heading for the Western Lake District and its beautiful coastline. There are new art installations, attractions and a packed programme of outdoor events on the horizon. So, what better time than...

New for you in '22
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9 days photographing the Western Lake District Coast

2021 is Cumbria's Year of the Coast. In late summer of 2020 Cornwall based photographer Sam Scales spent 9 days travelling through Copeland as part of a shoot to capture the beauty of the Lake District Coast. His body of photographs, which were commissioned as part...

Photo: Sam Scales
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Explore Eskdale & Wasdale this Spring

Taking a little more effort to reach – but well-worth that extra effort upon arrival, Eskdale and Wasdale in the western Lake District is a great choice for those visitors who prefer a far-flung experience with more rugged beauty and less ice-cream. Famous for...

Explore Eskdale & Wasdale this Spring
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2021: Cumbria’s Year Of The Coast

2021 has been designated as Cumbria’s Year of the Coast, celebrating everything this diverse but little-known stretch of coastline has to offer. Our coastline’s stunning rural landscapes and breath-taking sunsets perfectly complement the wider North West region’s...

2021 - The year of the Cumbrian Coast
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Health and wellbeing along the Lake District Coast

The Lake District Coast offers many opportunities for visitors and residents to get outdoors and breathe-in the fresh air. From public parks to woodlands, lakes, mountains and the coastline with its mudflats, sand dunes and beaches, this is the perfect place to...

Health and wellbeing along the Lake District Coast
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How to enjoy the Lake District Coast’s Dark Skies

The Lake District Coast offers fantastic opportunities for visitors and residents to get outdoors and breathe-in the fresh night-time air, while enjoying peace and quiet in spades thanks to its rather far-flung location. From public parks to woodlands, lakes,...

Dark Sky Cumbria
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How to spend Winter on the Lake District Coast

There’s nothing quite like the arrival of a cool, crisp Cumbrian winter; and after a challenging 2020, what better way to blow-off the cobwebs and get refreshed than by paying a visit to The Lake District Coast to embrace the cosiest season of the year? For those...

Family walking along the Cumbrian coast at Maryport