All about: Cumbria

Britain's undiscovered beaches

By Roshina Jowaheer, Apr 29, 2013

Want to escape the crowds this summer and relax on a hidden British beach? From the hidden coves of Cornwall's Lantic Bay to the beauty of Rumbling Kern in Northumberland, these UK beaches have...
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Nine-year-old boy tells how he fell 160ft off mountain - and survived with just a bruise

By Ceri Roberts, Mar 10, 2013

A nine-year-old boy has told for the first time how he fell 160ft from Helvellyn in the Lake District - and survived unharmed. The accident happened on February 13, when Marwaan Rajakazee...
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Lorry left hanging over bridge on UK motorway

By AOL Travel, Feb 13, 2013

This is the dramatic moment a lorry teetered over the edge of a bridge - in a scene reminiscent of the famous end of the movie The Italian Job. Police found the large goods vehicle...
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Boat attempting world record bursts into flames in Cumbria

By Ruth Doherty, Nov 06, 2012

The moment a catamaran taking part in a world record attempt burst into flames in Cumbria has been captured on camera. The picture was taken at the five-day Coniston Power Boat Records Week...
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Picture of the day: Northern Lights over the Lake District

By Katy Holland, Oct 10, 2012

The Northern Lights have been putting on spectacular displays in the north of England and Scotland in recent days, and we simply couldn't resist sharing this beautiful image of Derwentwater...
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Pictures: Rare 'fogbow' over Cumbria

By Katy Holland, Oct 08, 2012

Ever seen a fogbow? You have now. These pictures capture a rare and beautiful phenomenon, caused by tiny droplets of mist that are too small to refract light, creating a white rainbow...
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Ten things to do in the South Lake District

By Roshina Jowaheer, Oct 03, 2012

Want to see rural Britain at its finest? The Lake District National Park in Cumbria is the place for an English country break. The scenery of the South Lake District is spectacular, but a...
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Brad and Angelina 'book family holiday in the Lake District'

By AOL Travel, Aug 29, 2012

They might have a sprawling luxury chateau in the South of France, but Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have also got a holiday in the Lake District look forward to this year. Brad and Angelina...
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