Attractions grouped by geographical area
The Lake District and Cumbria has plenty of attractions to suit every taste and many are accessible by public transport. Lake District attractions served by bus, boat and train services are described by area. Towns and attractions just outside the National Park but still within Cumbria are included if they are also visited by Lake District transport services. Each attraction description includes useful visitor information and which transport services visit them.
South Lakes and Cumbria
South East Lakes
Attractions in the south east Lake District, including Windermere, Grasmere & Hawkshead areas.
South West Lakes
Attractions in the south west Lake District, including Coniston, Ravenglass & Eskdale areas.
South Cumbria beyond the Lakes
Attractions in south Cumbria, just outside the Lake District, including Kendal, Arnside & coastal peninsulas.
North Lakes and Cumbria
North East Lakes
Attractions in the north east Lake District, including Ullswater, Lowther valley & Caldbeck areas.
North West Lakes
Attractions in the north west Lake District, including Keswick, Borrowdale & Buttermere areas.
North Cumbria beyond the Lakes
Attractions in north Cumbria, just outside the Lake District, including Penrith, Carlisle and west Cumbria areas.
Lake District On Board Attractions Map
Lake District Attractions visited by public transport, plus towns and attractions just outside the National Park which are visited by Lake District transport services.
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