Westward

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Site of Curthwaite station, 1986. View eastward, towards Carlisle: ex-Maryport & Carlisle Workington - Maryport - Carlisle secondary main line. The station had been closed from 12/6/50 (goods, 6/1/58), but the line remains active.
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Site of Curthwaite station, 1986. View eastward, towards Carlisle: ex-Maryport & Carlisle Workington - Maryport - Carlisle secondary main line. The station had been closed from 12/6/50 (goods, 6/1/58), but the line remains active.
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Wet fields and woodland. The winter sun just is not powerful enough to dry this lot up.
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Up the line to Carlisle. With East Woodside Farm shown over the line further up.
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Hedging. Hedge laying alongside a country road. Cannot be done successfully in frosty weather as bark freezes, cannot be done in warmer weather because sap rises too fast....
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Crown and Mitre Hotel

Crown and Mitre Hotel

3 out of 5
4 English Street Carlisle England
$103 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$123 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Everything and everyone

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Crown and Mitre Hotel
North Lakes Hotel And Spa

North Lakes Hotel And Spa

4 out of 5
Ullswater Road Penrith England
$112 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$134 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (982 reviews)
Facilities in room were great

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

North Lakes Hotel And Spa
Cumbria Park Hotel

Cumbria Park Hotel

3 out of 5
32 Scotland Road Carlisle England
$83 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$100 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
The staff are very friendly. The property is clean. Room very Spartan. The bed needs replacing

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Cumbria Park Hotel
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The Halston

The Halston

4 out of 5
20-34 Warwick Rd Carlisle England
Stay at this aparthotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Halston
Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw.

Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw.

Keswick England
Stay at this cabin in Keswick. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Bassenthwaite Lake and Church Bay are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
We had a beautiful stay, the lodge had everything and more. Exceptionally presented and the wine upon welcome was most appreciated. We will definitely be back for our next adventure.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw.
Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District

Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District

Troutbeck England
Stay at this cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ullswater and Rookin House Activity Centre are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)
The cottage had everything I needed and more, it was a very comfortable stay. The views of blencathra were stunning.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District
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Popular places to visit

Hadrian's Wall Path - West

You can take time to visit Hadrian's Wall Path - West during your travels to Bowness-on-Solway. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Hadrian's Wall Path - West

Silloth on Solway Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Silloth-on-Solway at Silloth on Solway Golf Club.

Silloth on Solway Golf Club

Soldiers in Silloth

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Soldiers in Silloth during your trip to Silloth. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Soldiers in Silloth

Silloth Sunday Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Silloth Sunday Market during your stay in Holme Low. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Silloth Sunday Market

Brayton Park Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Aspatria at Brayton Park Golf Club.

Brayton Park Golf Club

Wigton Library

After visiting Wigton Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wigton. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's countryside.

Wigton Library

Cities near Westward

driving early morning and this happened just outside of carlise.

Carlisle

A static light lighthouse, would make an ideal foreground for Astro or LE startrail shots, taken 7th Aug around 9pm and the sun was setting directly behind it, in line with my position.

Wigton

Minor road and railway bridge. This minor road runs parallel to the one shown in NY2045 and also crosses the Cumbrian Coast line at this point.

Waverton

Waterfall on Whelpo Beck Waterfall on Whelpo Beck near Howk.
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Caldbeck