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'14' Real Gems Found (last updated: 03 August 2010)
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| Kirkby Lonsdale - Town or Village of interest |
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Kirkby Lonsdale , Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria,
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| Historic market town
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“very nice to stop for a meal or a snack”
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C.P - Bradford
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| Alston - Tea Room or Cafe etc |
Tel: 01434 381 036
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Hartside Top Cafe, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3BW
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| England’s highest cafe at 1,904ft Popular with holidaymakers, bikers & truckers alike - serves good simple food fantastic views and strong tea.
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S.R - Bristol
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| Crosthwaite - Pub |
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The Punchbowl Inn, Crosthwaite, Cumbria, LA8 8HR
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| Pub - restaurant, next to Church. Michelin Pub Guide - Pub of the Year 2009
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“very good for vegetarians”
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M.B - Haxby
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| Keswick - Country Park, Reserve or Forestry etc |
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Whinlatter Forest Park, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW
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| Mountain Forest (790 metres above sea level) giving spectacular views of the Lake District into Scotland. Walking, mountain biking, Go-Ape!, Osprey viewing and exhibition. |
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“for bird watching and nature walks”
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Don & Sue R - Halifax
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| Grange-over-Sands - Pub |
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The Masons Arms, Strawberry Bank, Cartmel Fell, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6NW
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| Fellside inn overlooking the Winster Valley serving local, wholesome food. Traditional bar, 50 seater restaurant, heated patio area. Accommodation available. |
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| Grange over Sands - Pub |
Tel: 01539 568 333
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Hare & Hounds, Bowland Bridge, Grange over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6NN
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“Good food”
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M.B - York
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“Excellent fayre”
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W.B - Fife
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| Penrith - Visitor Centre or Museum |
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Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ
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| Describes itself as ’Cumbria’s leading family day out’. Discovering Cumbria exhibiton and Cumbria Information Centre. Shops, fresh food, play area. Open daily except Christmas and Boxing Day. Parking and entry FREE (at time of review)
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| Cockermouth - Pub |
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Old Posting House, Deanscales, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0SL
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| On the A5086 between Cockermouth and Egremont. 16th century Coaching Inn with B&B - food served daily.
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“Excellent food”
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Recommended by C.P - Radford
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| Coniston - Lake, reservoir etc. |
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Coniston Water, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21
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| 5 miles long, the third largest of the lakes, 3 small islands owned by National Trust. Bluebird Cafe for refreshment, gifts & memorabilia.
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“great walks and views”
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Recommended by W.B - Fife
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| Tebay - Breakfasts and en-route catering |
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Tebay Services, 1 mile north J38 on M1, Tebay, Cumbria,
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| Fuel, WiFi, cash point, dog walk, play area, butchers counter (south bound, restaurant and farm shop selling local produce. Award winning. Open 247. Run by small local company.
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“although the food is (typically) expensive in the restaurant, there is an excellent,
competitively priced farm shop where snacks & produce can be bought”
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D&S.R - Halifax
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| Cockermouth - Pub |
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The Dovenby Ship, Dovenby, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PN
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| Renowned home-made chips, and Sunday lunch a speciality!
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“Excellent food”
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Recommended by C.P - Radford
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| Windermere - Pub |
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The Brown Horse Inn, Winster, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NR
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| Traditional 1850s Lake District coaching inn set amidst the scenic splendour of the Winster Valley.
Children and families welcome. |
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“Allows dogs in bar so you can take dogs and eat” (Presumbaly not the dogs! Ed)
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M.B - York
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“Food exceptional and friendly pub”
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H.W - Wakefield
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| Kendal - Pub |
Tel: 01539 821 351
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The Sun Inn, Crook, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LA
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M.B - Haxby
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| Cockermouth - Pub |
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The Bitter End, Pub, bistro and brewery, 15 Kirkgate, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9PJ
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| Traditional pub & restaurant serving fine wines, real ales and quality pub food, with own brewery on site. Locally sourced produce with all meat supplied by local butchers & 100 traceable to Cumbrian Farms
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C.P - Radford
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