Cumbria holiday cottages allow visitors to explore one of the most picturesque, dramatic landscapes in the whole of the UK. Famous for its mountains, Cumbria has four peaks that stand over three thousand feet: Scafell Pike, Scafell, Helvellyn and Skidaw. There are also a good selection of remote lakes and historical remains that can be found throughout the region. Cumbria cottages information is featured below.
There are a number of internationally recognised trails and paths that wind through Cumbria, enabling the visitor to truly appreciate the magnificence of the countryside. These include The Pennine Way, which stretches for 270 miles from Scotland to Derbyshire. Hadrian's Wall path and the coast to coast walk are also fine walking and hiking trails.
Cumbria is also considered to be Lake Country and there are sixteen found in the area, together with a large collection of smaller Tarns, that are dotted around the region. Activities such as fishing and boating are popular on some of these lakes. Some of the scenery surrounding these lakes can only be truly appreciated by taking a boat. Conniston Launch provides hourly trips throughout the year.
The region also boasts the largest collection of stone circles in Britain with around 50. These historical sites offer a fascinating reminder of Cumbria's bronze age history. The best are at Casterton and Elva Plain. If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-track break then book self-catering holidays in Cumbria.
