Cumbria is in the extreme North/West of England. The county
stretches from Morecambe Bay to Soloway Firth along the Irish Sea
coast. It includes the outstandingly beautiful Lake District;
comprised of a series of volcanic rock and slate mountain peaks and
lake-filled valleys. It also includes the Carlisle plain and the
Eden and Kent river valleys.
The county Cumbria
was formed in 1974 when the former counties of Cumberland,
Westmorland, and parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire were merged
together. The city of Carlisle is the administrative and commercial
centre of Cumbria and it is situated on the Eden River. The city was
formed in 1974 and it includes the previous county borough of
Carlisle, as well as the rural area bordering Scotland. The city is
an important transportation centre, as well as the manufacturing hub
of the county.
The Lake District National Park is located in Cumbria and is a
delight for any visitor. Covering 880 square miles, it is the
largest, most spectacular and most visited of Britain's National
Parks and a definite 'must-see' for any traveller. Tourism, sheep
farming, salmon fishing, and mineral extraction are the primary
industries here in Cumbria. For the visitor, the attraction will
always be the lush countryside and incredible diversity of the area.
Cumbria Hotels,
from small independent hotels to
five star luxury.
