Cumbria is in the extreme North/West of England. The county stretches from Morecambe Bay to Solway 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.

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