Why not check beaches nearby as we have one beach around The Lake District and 25 Cumbria beaches. 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 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:

Castlerigg-Stone-Circle

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…
Things to see and do

Derwent Island House

Derwent Island House, 18th-century house on an idyllic wooded island in Derwentwater. 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…
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…
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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…
History and heritage

Ambleside Roman Fort

Ambleside Roman Fort, remains of 2nd-century fort with large granaries. 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…
Things to see and do

Little Langdale

Little Langdale, a lakeland valley with spectacular mountain scenery, tarns and waterfalls. Read more…
History and heritage

Brantwood

Brantwood offers a fascinating insight into the world of John Ruskin who spent the last 28 years of his life at Coniston. The house retains the character of its famous resident with many fine paintings, beautiful furniture and Ruskin’s personal treasures. With its many contemporary exhibitions, concerts, courses and special events, together with its education work in the wider community, Brantwood continues 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…
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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 Ormside Penrith Saint Bees Shap Silloth The Lake District Whitehaven Workington