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Discover Cumbria
Enjoy a spectacular holiday in the

English Lake District.

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Insider's Guide to the Lakes

Welcome to Discover Cumbria. A website that shares your passion for the English Lake District.

This website is designed to be your personal Guide to the Lakes.

It is packed full of local knowledge and personal recommendations. It is written by real people who are in love with The English Lake District. We want to show you the real Cumbria, not just the touristy places that everyone goes to.

Do you already have a a favourite corner of the Lake District?


Have you ever watched the sunrise over one of the Lakes?

Do you always end up doing the same walk, or eating at the same pub?
When was the last time you took the kids on a real picnic and let them skim stones?


Discover Cumbria is your guide to the spectacular English Lake District.. We hope you enjoy it.



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Accommodation in The Lakes - Cumbria

How do you choose the best Accommodation in the Lakes? For some Luxury is a basic campsite, with nothing but beautiful fresh air and the sound of the wind in the trees. For others it is a luxurious Guest House with a fabulous view over the Lake and tea on the terrace.


So whether you are looking for a cottage with walks from the front door, a romantic break, or family sailing holiday the variety of accommodation in Cumbria will leave you spoilt for choice!

The best time to Visit Cumbria?

Lambs and daffodils in the spring

Stunning colours in Autumn

Watching the sunrise at the beginning of a long summer day

Scenic winter wonderland.

Like all natural beauty spots, the Lake District is busiest during the 'Peak Holiday' season. If you are tied to school holidays, don't despair, there are still ways to discover Cumbria, without being stuck with crowds and in traffic jams.

Discover Cumbria with children

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  • Streams and tarns to picnic by
    forests and daffodils to meander through

  • lakes to boat on
    fells and museums to wander around

  • Cumbria makes a great family holiday location.



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    A quick guide to Cumbria's highest peaks

    • Scafell Pike, 978m (3,210ft)
    • Scafell, 965m (3,162ft)
    • Helvellyn, 951m (3,118ft)
    • Skiddaw, 931m (3,054ft)
    • Great End, 910m (2,986ft)
    • Bowfell, 902m (2,960ft)
    • Great Gable, 899m (2,949ft)
    • Pillar, 892m (2,926ft)
    • Nethermost Pike, 891m (2,923ft)
    • Catstycam, 889m (2,917ft)
    • Esk Pike, 885m (2,903ft)
    • Raise, 883m (2,896ft)
    • Fairfield, 873m (2,863ft)
    • Blencathra, 868m (2,847ft)
    • Skiddaw Little Man, 865m (2,837ft)
    • White Side, 863m (2,831ft)
    • Crinkle Crags, 859m (2,818ft)
    • Dollywaggon Pike, 858m (2,815ft)
    • Great Dodd, 857m (2807ft)
    • Grasmoor, 852m (2,795ft)
    • Stybarrow Dodd, 843m (2,772ft)
    • St Sunday Crag, 841m (2,759ft)
    • Scoat Fell, 841m (2,759ft)
    • Crag Hill, 839m (2,753ft)
    • High Street, 828m (2,717ft)


    Timeshare - Lake District

    Interested in owning accommodation here? Discover the benefits of a timeshare in the Lake District. Read more here