Alice's Guidebook
Food Scene
Castle Knights
Good pub food!
Quirky and relaxing. Great for a coffee or even a glass of wine/beer in the sun!
The Harbour Master Coffee House and Bar
Quirky and relaxing. Great for a coffee or even a glass of wine/beer in the sun!
The Gather
Great spot for a coffee and cake after a walk around Ennerdale
Lovely steakhouse and in the lovely market town of Cockermouth. Worth a visit!
15 locals recommend
BLOCKS Steakhouse
Market PlaceLovely steakhouse and in the lovely market town of Cockermouth. Worth a visit!
Sightseeing
Lovely quiet lake with a trail walk around it, or you can go up into the fells if you want a longer strenuous walk and access other valleys too.
43 locals recommend
Ennerdale Water
Lovely quiet lake with a trail walk around it, or you can go up into the fells if you want a longer strenuous walk and access other valleys too.
A gorgeous scenic walk along the cliff tops from Whitehaven to St Bees (or just as far as you want) is a must on a sunny day.
Saint Bees Head Heritage Coast
1 Trinity House CottagesA gorgeous scenic walk along the cliff tops from Whitehaven to St Bees (or just as far as you want) is a must on a sunny day.
Dent
A local fell a short drive away is a perfect walk to get a view over West Cumbria.
One of my favourite walks. About 5-6 miles it follows an old coffin trail starting at Fangs Brow. Gorgeous views from the higher path, then you drop down to Loweswater.
Fangs Brow
Fangs BrowOne of my favourite walks. About 5-6 miles it follows an old coffin trail starting at Fangs Brow. Gorgeous views from the higher path, then you drop down to Loweswater.
A great place to spend a few hours! Lovely walks/runs to do in this forest and to finish it off with a coffee and cake. Next to Keswick too, which is worth a visit!
67 locals recommend
Whinlatter Forest Park
Whinlatter PassA great place to spend a few hours! Lovely walks/runs to do in this forest and to finish it off with a coffee and cake. Next to Keswick too, which is worth a visit!
Spend a day exploring the castle and the lovely gardens. It also has bird of prey and owl shows.
121 locals recommend
Muncaster Castle
Spend a day exploring the castle and the lovely gardens. It also has bird of prey and owl shows.
A great day out from Ravenglass on the La'al Ratty exploring Eskdale. Enjoy nice walks and a pub meal.
108 locals recommend
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd
Main StreetA great day out from Ravenglass on the La'al Ratty exploring Eskdale. Enjoy nice walks and a pub meal.
Parton Beach
Enjoy some of the best sunsets!