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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CumbriaCumbria - Wikipedia

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   Cumbria (/ ˈ k ʌ m b r i ə / KUM-bree-ə) is a ceremonial county in North West England. It borders the Scottish council areas of Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Borders to the north, Northumberland and County Durham to the east, North Yorkshire to the south-east, Lancashire to the south, and the Irish Sea to the west.

   • Established: 1 April 1974
   • Region: North West

   • Constituent country: England
   • Sovereign state: United Kingdom

2. www.britannica.com › place › CumbriaCumbria | Lake District, Mountains, Coastline | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Cumbria, England. The county extends along the Irish Sea coast from Morecambe Bay to Solway Firth. It includes the famous scenic Lake District, where a deeply dissected dome of ancient volcanic and slate rocks forms a landscape of mountain peaks (the Cumbrian Mountains) and lake-filled valleys.

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4. www.visitcumbria.comVisit Lake District | Visit Cumbria | The original guide to ...

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   Discover the beauty and diversity of Cumbria, a rural county in the far north west of England, with its famous Lake District National Park. Find accommodation, activities, events, attractions and more for your 2024 break in the Lakes.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_CumbriaHistory of Cumbria - Wikipedia

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   Overview. Cumbria was created as a county in 1974 from territory of the historic counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, Lancashire North of the Sands and a small part of Yorkshire, but the human history of the area is ancient. It is a county of contrasts, with its mountainous central region and lakes, fertile coastal plains in the north and ...

6. www.visitcumbria.com › about-cumbria › introductionIntroduction to Cumbria - Visit Cumbria

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   Learn about Cumbria, the most north-western county in England, with its history, landscape, and attractions. Find out how to reach Cumbria by road and rail, and explore its six districts and national parks.

7. www.visitlakedistrict.comVisit Lake District | The Official Guide to Cumbria

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   Discover the beauty and diversity of Cumbria, home to the Lake District National Park and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Find accommodation, experiences, attractions, events and more for your visit.

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   What counties are in Cumbria?

   • Cumbria, administrative county in the northwest of England. It comprises six districts: Allerdale, Eden, and South Lakeland, the boroughs of Barrow-in-Furness and Copeland, and the city of Carlisle. The administrative county comprises the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland and parts of the historic counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire.

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   Where is Cumbria in England?

   • Cumbria is the most north-western county in England, bordering onto Scotland. The county of Cumbria consists of six districts (Allerdale, Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden and South Lakeland), and in 2008 had a population of just under half a million. Cumbria is one of the most sparsely populated counties in the United Kingdom.

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   When did Cumbria become a county?

   • This article is about the area (and its inhabitants) that became the county of Cumbria in 1974, and continues to be a ceremonial county since 2023. Although the term Cumbria was in use in the 10th century AD, this was a description of an entity belonging to the small Kingdom of Strathclyde.

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   Why should you visit Cumbria?

   • Cumbria has something to offer all visitors, young and old, those seeking adventure, and those seeking peace and quiet, with its history, landscape of mountains and lakes, and much more. Cumbria can be reached by road and rail.

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9. www.visitlakedistrict.com › exploreExplore Cumbria | Visit Lake District

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   Explore Cumbria. Areas of Cumbria. The Lake District; Carlisle & Hadrian’s Wall; Eden Valley & North Pennines; Morecambe Bay; Western Lakes & Coast; Where The Lakes Meets The Dales; Towns & Villages. Ambleside; Coniston; Keswick; Windermere & Bowness; Travel. Getting To Cumbria; Getting Around Cumbria; Sustainable Stays; Car Parking and Car ...