Whitehaven to Silecroft, West Cumbria
Enjoy miles of undisturbed coastline with stunning views of Lake District Mountains and the Irish Sea. Bird watchers will love the red sandstone cliffs at St Bees Head – home to an RSBP nature reserve and over 20,000 birds, including kittiwakes, fulmars and puffins. Soak up the industrial Sellafield skyline, before heading to the seaside villages of Seascale, Ravenglass and Silecroft. As the Lake District National Park’s only coastal village, a stay in the ancient town of Ravenglass is a must – explore historic Muncaster Castle or take a scenic ride on the Ravenglass to Eskdale Railway. Where to stay
The Coachman’s Quarters, located in the old stable yard at Muncaster Castle. Rooms from £103 per night; muncaster.co.uk/ coachmansquarters