Where to Go: The West Cumbrian Coast
The list below is arranged from north to south along the Cumbrian coast from the Solway to the Duddon. To the south of the Duddon estuary lies the Furness peninsula.
The West Cumbria Coast is a much less visited area than the core of the Lake District but has much to offer the visitor.
In addition to the attractions listed below, remember that not far inland from the north-south coastal road there are the two westernmost lakes, Ennerdale Water and Wastwater. Also not far inland, alongside the A66 is Cockermouth.
See also: Nature Reserves in West Cumbria
In the lists below a “Web site” link takes you away from the Around-England site to one describing the particular place or attraction, usually their own site. A “Blog” link takes you to a relevant item on our own Around-England blog.
Silloth |
Bank Mill: Butterflies, Reptiles and more |
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Maryport |
Take a walk around the Maryport harbour area, then visit: The Lake District Coast Aquarium Maryport Maritime Museum The Senhouse Roman Museum |
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Workington |
The Helena Thompson Museum |
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Whitehaven |
Haig Pit Mining Museum The Rum Story The Beacon – Whitehaven’s history |
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Egremont |
Florence Iron Ore Mine – Closed Egremont Castle |
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Sellafield |
The Sellafield nuclear facility used to operate an excellent visitor centre, meeting an important public educational need. Sadly this has now been converted into a conference facility. | ||
Ravenglass |
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Muncaster Castle Roman Bath House (small but interesting ruin) |
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Millom |
Millom Heritage Museum Hodbarrow – RSPB Reserve |
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