Cockermouth is a picturesque market town, located on the fringe of the Lake District in the UK, where the River Cocker and the River Derwent meet. Situated amidst peaceful mountains and lakes, Cockermouth provides visitors with a more serene atmosphere than many nearby towns. Lakes such as Ennerdale, Crummock Water, Loweswater and Bassenthwaite are only […]
Cleator Moor is a unique Cumbrian town close to the west coast and within easy reach of the beautiful Lake District. Situated on the Coast to Coast Walk and the Coast to Coast Cycle Route it is an ideal place for visitors to stay and explore the area. The town has an historic market square […]
The city of Carlisle is steeped in a rich history that dates back to the 1st century, when the city was a Roman outpost. It was closely associated with the building of Emperor Hadrian’s wall. Carlisle is located in the county of Cumbria, close to the border of England and Scotland and the Lake District […]
Situated in the Duddon Valley on the southern edge of the Lake District in the UK and beneath stunning fells lies the idyllic 11thcentury town of Broughton-in-Furness. Largely unspoiled and full of historical interest this quaint little market town has much to offer visitors and tourists. The older buildings in the town date back to […]
Situated on the Furness Peninsula in the shadow of the Lake District mountains, Barrow-in-Furness is an undiscovered gem. A Victorian dockland town with its tree lined streets and a wealth of fine buildings typified by its’ imposing red sandstone Town Hall. Barrow is Cumbria’s largest town where major national stores mingle with local specialist shops […]
Ambleside is a picturesque and bustling historic town in the south of the Lake District, just a mile from Lake Windermere. Borne out of what was once an industrial town Amblesides wonderful atmosphere and scenery now attracts visitors from all over the world. Remnants of the industrial era still remain, visible in the traditional stone […]
The capital of the United Kingdom can be divided into three distinct parts. The main commercial area is around The City, where Roman London was founded and where the medieval township grew up, dominated by the massive fortress of the Tower of London. Further west along the Thames lays Westminster, the centre of government and […]
Bokn municipality area is 47,2 km2 of beach line that form fine natural harbours and points of beauty in Norway. The population in the township is around 900 inhabitants, with over half living around the urban areas of Føresvik and Alvestadkroken. The modern administrative centre of the township is at Føresvik, where there is a […]
Bjugn muncipality in Norway has approximately 4.700 inhabitants and covers a area of 383,8 km2. Main industries are Agriculture, fishing, sea farming and other industries. Bjugn is well known for its beautiful scenery with its idyllic coastline and rocky cliffs reaching into the sea. There is ample fishing in the sea, fjords, rivers and lakes. […]
The municipality of Bjarkøy is an island municipality in Norway comprising 365 islands and islets of varying size and covers a area of 75,0 km2. The most populous islands are Bjarkøy, Sandsøy, parts of Grytøy, Meløyvær and Krøttøy. On the island of Bjarkøy, you find Nergård, the administrative centre, where governmental services are provided. Most […]