The Lake District Peninsulas consist of a varied coastline and gentle inland countryside. The peninsulas have a rich religious heritage and an interesting maritime history, which makes the area a cultural hot spot. The Furness Peninsula is home to the Victorian town of Barrow-in-Furness and the lively town of Ulverston, with traditional markets and cosy pubs.

Barrow-in-Furness was one of the most important industrial centres of Cumbria, with steel production dating back to 1840, and in the 20th century shipbuilding became the town’s main industry. However, by the 1970s the ore deposits were used up and the port traffic declined. The Cartmel Peninsula is more on the quiet side, with the Edwardian coastal resort of Grange-over-Sands being a very popular holiday destination.

The Western Dales of Cumbria is one of the most beautiful areas of the Lake District and it includes the most breathtaking part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This area is home to a number of Dales villages, including the old market town of Sedbergh, which is rich in history, and the Georgian influenced town of Kirkby Lonsdale. The Western Dales are popular with tourists who are looking for a relaxing and laid back holiday, taking a break from the hustle and bustle of their day-to-day lives.

The Cumbrian Mountain range is around 56 km wide and has 25 summits above 457 m, with valuable coal and iron ore deposits found in the mountain range. The most notable peaks of the range are Scafell Pike at 978 m, Helvellyn at 950 m, Skiddaw at 931 m, Cross Fell at 893 m and Saddleback at 868 m. There are also a number of narrow valleys that spread out from the central region in all directions.

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