Explore the Lake District


Why not check beaches nearby as we have one beach around The Lake District and 25 beaches in Cumbria. You can even take a look at our list of Cumbria dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

The Lake District Cumbria Coast Map

The Lake District Cumbria Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, places to stay and eat:

Things to see and do

Ravenglass Roman Bath House

Ravenglass Roman Bath House (also known as Walls Castle) was once part of a 2nd century Roman fort and naval base. All that remains are the walls. Read more…
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Castlerigg Stone Circle

Castlerigg is perhaps the most dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop. It is also among the earliest British circles, raised in about 3000 BC during the Neolithic period. Limited parking is available at the site and a good option is to walk from Keswick to Read more…
History and heritage

Armitt Museum and Gallery

Armitt Museum is an independent museum, library and library, founded by Mary Louisa Armitt in 1909 and devoted to preserving and sharing the cultural heritage of the Lake District. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Borrowdale

Borrowdale is famed for its oak woodlands and picturesque scenery. Includes many sites of literary or historical interest such as Castlerigg Stone Circle. Read more…
Things to see and do

Grasmere and Great Langdale

Grasmere and Great Langdale, picturesque and varied landscape with Wordsworth connections. Wide range of walking opportunities, from high fells to lakeside and woodland paths. Read more…
Things to see and do

Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Stott Park Bobbin Mill, working mill was built in 1835 to produce the wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries. Guided tours are included in the admission charge. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon

Wasdale has England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike (978m), and deepest lake, Wastwater. Surrounding mountains – including Great Gable and the famous historic wall patterns at the valley head. An excellent area for exploring, hiking and mountain biking. Some useful guides to the area: The Southern Fells (Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells) Wainwright Maps of the Lakeland Fells: Southern Fells Read more…
Things to see and do

Hill Top

Hill Top is a small 17th-century farmhouse where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children’s stories. Read more…
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Coniston and Tarn Hows

Coniston and Tarn Hows, great locations for watching lakeside and woodland wildlife with picturesque views. Woodland and tranquil tarns framed by rugged mountainous scenery at the north end of Coniston Water. Read more…
Sports

Askham Outdoor Swimming Pool

Askham has two pools, the main pool is 20m long with a qualified lifeguard on duty and the second for smaller children. The pools are set within half an acre of green space bordered by trees. There is also a kiosk selling tasty ice creams and snacks. Read more…
Things to see and do

Hardknott Roman Fort

Hardknott Roman Fort ruins is square with rounded corners, 114 metres long externally, or 105 metres internally, the rampart wall being about 1.7 metres thick with ditches adding to the total width of the rampart. The low walls of the fort were “restored” some years ago, a slate course showing the height of the walls before their rebuilding. The outer Read more…
Things to see and do

Townend

Townend is a 17th-century Lake District stone and slate house, former home of a wealthy farming family. Read more…
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Some more seaside locations in Cumbria

Allonby Appleby-in-Westmorland Barrow-in-Furness Carlisle Cockermouth Egremont Grange-over-Sands Kendal Maryport Millom Penrith Saint Bees Shap Silloth The Lake District Whitehaven Workington