Lake District Walking Tour: An Exploration into the Fringes

Posted by alisonreid29 on January 28th, 2015

There are not many things that are as healthy as walking tours. Tourists can tour the city and at the same time look towards making the most of the pleasant views that are on offer in and around Lake District. There are several options in the Lake District Walking Tour and tourists cab be taken to a number of spots by a local tour guide. There are several things in the area that could make the tour a walk to remember. The fact that there are numerous guides that conduct Guided walks in the Lake District comes as respite to the several tourists that keep visiting the place often during their leisure times.

While there is always the bus and coach tour to discover (first-timers) and rediscover (repeaters) the magic of Lake District and the surrounded fringes, taking the tour on foot is always a great idea for all tourists. There is no better way of laying eyes upon the intricate details of the place than by walking through the flora and (occasional) fauna of the places that deserve attention.

The Lake District national park Cumbria is not just another national park. A Lake District Walking Tour will reveal so in no time. There is a volley of places in the vicinity that are making the place worth a visit in no time. In the east of the park are the Pennines, often hailed as the backbone of the country. The Pennines are a sight in their own right and command great topographical appeal. The Pennines are a part of Westmorland, which was once a county. The area is filled with agricultural valleys that present a lush green view. There are also some picturesque views of green rolling hills. There are noticeable designs and some distinctive building material in the splendidly attractive villages in and around Alston and Appleby.

Towards the western part of the Lake District, there is another pod of great places that can be entered in the visiting list right away. Among these some of the coastal towns like Whitehaven, Barrow-in-Furnace, Workington and Maryport. Each of these towns can be included in the Lake District Walking Tour. These towns also have some or the other industrial heritage. Some include exporting iron ore and coal, mining. These towns also import tobacco, sugar and rum. 

The towns of Maryport, Barrow and Whitehaven have grid-iron plan layouts. Only recently, it has been found out that Maryport has the remains of an ancient Roman fort. The remains are now being excavated by authorities. Railway lines made in Workington were exported worldwide. Whitehaven has a great rum story museum and a treasure of some of the finest Georgian town houses. Ships have been built in Barrow since long. But of late, the submarines from the city have intrigued the most. On the whole, there are several delicacies in Lake District Walking Tour that can be attractions in their own right. To make matters fall to proportion, it is important to engage a good tour guide in the job.  

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