RSPB St Bees Head
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Overview
Blow away the cobwebs with a bracing walk along the cliff top path, and you can see across to the Isle of Man on a clear day. In spring and summer, you'll want to stop at the three RSPB viewpoints to marvel at the largest seabird colony in north-west England. Guillemots, kittiwakes, fulmars and razorbills wheel noisily overhead, while ravens and peregrines are often seen soaring along the cliffs. Offshore, you can also see skuas and shearwaters, and if you are lucky you may spot dolphins and porpoises.
About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
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Sella Park Country House Hotel
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Seven Acres Caravan Park
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The Lutwidge Arms
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Church Stile Farm & Holiday Park
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The Pennington Hotel
The Pennington Hotel has a prominent location in the small coastal village of Ravenglass and offers a very relaxed atmosphere. The bedrooms are comfortable and some have beautiful views...
Kirkstile Inn
This historic 16th-century inn lies in a valley surrounded by mountains. Serving great food and ale, its rustic bar and adjoining rooms prove to be a mecca for walkers. There is also a ...
Crummock Cottage
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Crummockwater Cottages
Crummockwater Cottages in Loweswater enjoy stunning views of Crummock Water and the surrounding fells including Haystacks and Great Gable. The cottages are the converted barns and stabl...
