Cumbria

Green rolling hills with scattered trees, stone walls, and small houses under a partly cloudy sky.
Green rolling hills with scattered trees, stone walls, and small houses under a partly cloudy sky.

Dramatic fells, peaceful lakes, and some of England’s most iconic landscapes.

To the south west of Larriston, Cumbria is home to the Lake District National Park, a landscape of towering fells, glacial lakes, and timeless villages.

Whether you’re seeking adventure or a slower pace, Cumbria offers some of the most memorable scenery in the UK.

Within an Hour of Larriston

Perfect for a day trip, these areas give you a true taste of Cumbria without needing to travel too far.

A wooden footbridge crossing over a small stream in a grassy field with rolling hills in the distance, under an overcast sky.
A wooden footbridge crossing over a small stream in a grassy field with rolling hills in the distance, under an overcast sky.

Nature, Walks & Scenic Landscapes

• Kershope & Border Forests

Quiet, lesser-known woodland areas right on the edge of Cumbria, ideal for peaceful walks and wildlife spotting

• North Pennines National Landscape

A vast and often overlooked area of rolling hills, open moorland, and dramatic views

• Gilsland & Surroundings

A small village close to the Cumbrian border, offering access to beautiful countryside and quieter sections of nearby walking routes

Scenic landscape with stone wall, grassy path, green trees, rolling hills, and a clear blue sky.
Scenic landscape with stone wall, grassy path, green trees, rolling hills, and a clear blue sky.

History & Heritage

• Hadrian’s Wall

The western stretches of the wall pass through Cumbria, often quieter and less crowded than other sections

• Birdoswald Roman Fort

One of the best-preserved Roman sites along the wall, with expansive views over the surrounding countryside

• Lanercost Priory

A striking historic site with peaceful grounds and a strong sense of the region’s past

A young man looking through binoculars while sitting inside a wooden structure with open windows, possibly a hunting blind, overlooking a winter landscape with leafless trees.
A young man looking through binoculars while sitting inside a wooden structure with open windows, possibly a hunting blind, overlooking a winter landscape with leafless trees.

Activities & Experiences

• Walking and hiking

Through remote countryside and along historic routes

• Cycling

On quiet rural roads with very little traffic

• Wildlife watching

Particularly in more remote forest and moorland areas

• Photography

With dramatic landscapes and ever-changing light

Close-up of a cheeseburger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a bun, served with French fries and dipping sauces on a white plate.
Close-up of a cheeseburger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a bun, served with French fries and dipping sauces on a white plate.

Food & Drink

Cumbria offers everything from rustic countryside pubs to well-regarded restaurants:

• Traditional inns serving hearty, locally sourced food

• Cosy cafés in market towns and villages

• Lakeside dining with views across the water

• Independent food spots in places like Keswick and surrounding areas

A Little Further Afield: The Lake District

Within around 1.5 to 2 hours, you reach the heart of the Lake District, one of the UK’s most iconic destinations.

Calm lake reflecting orange and pink sunset sky, surrounded by green hills and trees, with rocks in the foreground.
Calm lake reflecting orange and pink sunset sky, surrounded by green hills and trees, with rocks in the foreground.

• Ullswater

Often considered one of the most beautiful lakes, with walking routes, boat trips, and quieter surroundings

• Keswick

A lively town with independent shops, cafés, and easy access to surrounding fells

• Helvellyn

One of the most famous peaks in England, popular with experienced walkers

• Windermere

The largest lake in England, offering boat trips, watersports, and a wide range of visitor attractions

A Landscape Worth the Journey

Cumbria offers two distinct experiences, quiet, untouched countryside close to Larriston, and the dramatic, world-renowned beauty of the Lake District just a little further away.

Whether you stay local or venture deeper, it’s a landscape that invites you to slow down, explore, and take it all in.