Discover Cumbria by Train’ - Stay on Track for a Great Day Out with New Bitesize Guide

A handy new guide is being launched this Wednesday, 20 March, offering ideas and inspiration for anyone wanting to kick back, relax and explore Cumbria using some of the county’s most scenic rail lines.

Produced by the Community Rail Partnerships in conjunction...

Holiday Cottages Cumbria special offer
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MP's launch Cumbria Better Connected campaign
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Visit England’s fan in the van sees Ullswater from the skies
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Campaign for Manchester - Carlisle passenger service.
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