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Whether you enjoy birdwatching, invigorating coastal walks or sampling the finest, freshest local seafood, this beautiful, coastal landscape has something to tempt you.
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Adventure
If you’re looking for an adventure in the great outdoors, the Western Lake District is one of the very best destinations in the UK. The real beauty lies in the undiscovered places, the places untouched by tourism – the rugged fells and tranquil lakes brimming over with such beauty that, once discovered, you might want to keep to yourself!
The valleys are truly inspiring. Eskdale, Ennerdale, Borrowdale… the lowland landscapes are peppered with farms, forests, villages and streams. Whether you’re on a gentle short stroll or a more ambitious hike, the Western Lake District makes for the perfect adventure.
Ennerdale Water
Home to the most westerly of the lakes but off the tourist trail, the Ennerdale Valley is a truly beautiful and undiscovered place.
Wastwater
At three miles long England’s deepest lake is arguably its most picturesque.
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Cumbrian Heavy Horses
Cumbrian Heavy Horses is the only specialised centre in the UK and, for both the experienced and novice, riding a magnificent Clydesdale, Shire and Ardennes heavy horses on the beaches of the Western Lake District is something you will never forget.
