Cumbria is one of the few areas of England that still offers a genuine escape. From spectacular sunsets, dramatic cliffs and empty beaches of the west coast to the wild moors of the north and the ...

The setting of the Lakeland village of Grasmere, Wainwright said ... As it was for Wainwright, it was a map that first intrigued us. "Give me a map of country I do not know," he wrote, "and ...

Community groups across Cumbria are being encouraged to apply for the Fibrus Community Fund 2025. This comes after Kendal's ...

Allan Bank overlooking Grasmere lake, home to the Wordsworth family in 1807 ... Disraeli’s precious library and dining room sit alongside a west wing used for top secret map-making in the Second World ...

Base yourself in a lakeside town if you want variety, or a valley village for the big outdoors ... of food and water and a detailed walking map; a compass is very useful, but only if you actually ...

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Google Maps. It’s an invaluable tool ... This 70 mile route should take 3-4 days to complete, starting in Chipping Campden and heading south, village hopping all the way down to Bath. The Cotswolds is ...

The Newtown Historical Society, in collaboration with Council Member Robert Holden, has unveiled its latest exhibit, ...

Each town and village offers a different window to the glorious national park, so we’ve rounded up a few favourites for you to pick the best suit your trip. Nestled among magnificent fells and a ...

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