Explore Cumberland or Cumbria, Land of the Lakes

Cumberland - Historic County - England

Key Towns - Alston Brampton Carlisle Cockermouth Keswick Maryport Penrith Whitehaven Wigton Workington

Cumberland - Historic County - England Cumberland, land of the lakes, Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter and John Ruskin Country. A series of lakes and mountains covering an area of 50 kilometres from the north to the south and 40 kilometres from the west to the east; With spectacular landscape of majestic mountains, clear lakes and wonderful views at all levels. Much of Cumbria is owned by the National Trust. The county has England's largest lake, steepest road and highest mountain. Eden Vale has 500 acres of breathtaking landscape surrounded by the North Pennines to the East, the Howgill Fells and Mallerstang to the South and the mountains of the Lakeland to the West; Numerous picturesque villages are located along the wooded valley of the River Eden. Carlisle the last city in England for those heading to Scotland, with its cathedral, castle, citadel and museums. Visit the Georgian port town of Whitehaven with its picturesque harbour. The Solway Firth that forms part of the border between England and Scotland an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Windermere England's longest lake and popular for boating and water-sports. Cumbria is made up of The Lakes; The Pennines, Eden Valley and the West Coast.
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Six double decker buses Showing 5 films daily on the biggest cinema screen for miles around. The giant screen at Rheged is 20.4 metres wide (68 ft) wide and 14.4 metres high (48 ft), making it as big as six double decker buses and one of the largest in Britain. A six-channel, 12 speaker, dynamic digital system delivers crystal clear sound and surround effects and, thanks to the installation of a brand new state of the art digital projector with amazing definition and superb picture stability, Rheged now has one of the best equipped projection rooms in the country; the experience is simply awesome. Giant Movies last up to 45 minutes and are suitable for all ages, the cinema is just one of the attractions at Rheged.		Sail Derwent Water If you want to explore Derwent Water, there are canoes, kayaks, sailing dinghys, windsurfers and rowing boats for hire at Derwent Water Marina. Derwent Water is a great lake to explore by boat, there are Islands to picnic on and the views are fantastic. Tuition for all water activities is available and also guided trips around the lake can be arranged. Derwent Water is located in the Lake District National Park in the north of England, near the Cumbrian town of Keswick. There are several islands within the lake, on one stand the National Trust property Derwent Island House. This intriguing house, is surrounded by mature wooded gardens and well hidden from the mainland. It reflects a variety of classical styles and has stunning views across the lake to the Lakeland fells.
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