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Villages and towns

The best way to get to know somewhere is to walk around it.  Discover hidden gems of architecture, hear the true stories and tall tales which make up the social history of a settlement and experience the unique character of each location.  Town or village walks will last approximately one to two hours.

A guided tour of a town or village is an excellent choice for a group or organisation whether based in Cumbria or visiting for the day.  The walking is gentle, the pace unhurried and you will discover a wealth of interesting snippets.

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Ambleside

From Romans to Railways: discover why Ambleside was so important in the past and how it transformed itself from industrial hub into the ‘walking capital of the UK’.

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Appleby-in-Westmorland

Once home to Lady Anne Clifford, her influence is still felt today in this quiet market town in east Cumbria.

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Brough

From Roman fort to Norman castle

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Cockermouth

Birthplace of the Romantic poet William Wordsworth, this Georgian town really is a gem.

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Grasmere

A treasure trove of delights for any lover of former poet laureate William Wordsworth or his accomplished sister, Dorothy.

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Hawkshead

Visit the school where William Wordsworth learnt to read and write and view the cottage where he lived during that time.

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Kirkby Stephen

A fine old market town in the Upper Eden Valley with a host of interesting stories.


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And then my heart with pleasure fills
And dances with the daffodils

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