• Alston
• Allonby And Aspatria
• Ambleside And Troutbeck
• Appleby In Westmoreland
• Askam In Furness
• Barrow In Furness
• Bassenthwaite
• Borrowdale
• Bowness On Windermere
• Brough
• Buttermere
• Brampton
• Broughton In Furness
• Carlisle
• Cartmel
• Cleator Moor
• Cockermouth
• Coniston
• Dalston
• Dalton In Furness
• Dent
• Grange Over Sands
• Grasmere
• Greenodd
• Grizedale
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• Kendal
• Keswick
• Kirkby Lonsdale
• Wasdale And Gosforth
• Kirkby Stephen
• Longtown
• Loweswater
• Maryport
• Melmerby
• Milnthorpe
• Nenthead
• Newby Bridge
• Orton
• Penrith
• Pooley Bridge
• Ravenglass And Eskdale
• Sedbergh
• Seascale
• Shap
• Silloth And Solway
• St Bees
• Skiddaw
• Staveley
• Tebay
• The Duddon Valley
• Threlkeld
• Ulverston
• Vale Of Lorton
• Wasdale
• Wetheral
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The Duddon Valley

The Duddon Valley runs through the Lake District National Park, and the River Duddon flows through  This beautiful area of the Lake District offers visitors some wonderful walking paths, through forest and fens and along the banks of the river. The Duddon Valley also has plenty of picnic areas and outdoor pursuits, including: canoeing, climbing and scrambling.

Many generations of farmers have reared the native Herdwicks, which roam the fells in this area, and graze the grass verges. You can also see plenty of wildlife in the area, including buzzards, red squirrel and the odd peregrine falcon swooping overhead.

Just a few miles away is the historic market town of Broughton-in-Furness, with a range of local shops, restaurants and country pubs to keep visitors refreshed. The small villages of Ulpha and Seathwaite can be seen in the valley from Broughton, and the 16th Century Newfield Inn at Seathwaite is well worth a visit, with home-cooked food, real ale and a roaring log fire.

Described by many as being the most idyllic corner of the Lake District, the Duddon Valley is a real find among aficionados of the lakes. Situated between Coniston and Eskdale, this remote, wild and largely unspoilt corner of the Lake District attracts walkers, bikers, climbers and nature lovers from all over England.

The Duddon Valley is an ideal base for visitors who want to explore the western, southern and central areas of the Lake District, including Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside and Hawkshead. At the head of the valley lies Cockley Beck, where the two infamous passes of Wrynose and Hardknott meet. If you are a nervous passenger, this road may not be for you, but one of the best drives in Cumbria goes from Ulpha over Birker Moor into Eskdale. On a clear day, stunning views of Sca Fell and Gable can be seen from the road.

A vast range of accommodation can be found in the valley including the campsite near the Walna Scar Road and various self-catering cottages to suit families and couples. If you are looking for accommodation close to Duddon Valley, check out the bed and breakfast facilities and guest houses of Broughton Mills and Woodland, which are close by, and provide great road access to the southern and central Lake District.

If you are looking at a base closer to the central Lake District, Windermere and Bowness offers visitors some of the most elegant and stylish hotels in the lakes. If you want a weekend away, a romantic stay in the Lake District or a family holiday in Cumbria, check out the late deals online or contact Windermere and Bowness hotels directly. If you are planning to stay in the Lake District for more than a few days, take a look at the vast range of attractions around Bowness and Windermere, including the Beatrix Potter Attraction, the Lakes Aquarium and the fabulous boat trips along the river. There is enough to see and do in the Lake District to keep the whole family entertained.

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