Lake District - Towns and Villages Cartmel
There's
plenty of towns and villages dotted all over the Lake District,
all are well within driving distance of each other, offering splendid
scenery and views of lakeland fells, mountains, lakes, rivers and
tarns. Many of which have excellent accommodation available wether
you are an avid walker/hiker or just here to see the beautiful scenerey,
for mountain bikers many of them offer safe storage for your bikes.
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Cartmel
Description: Cartmel is an unspoilt village found in Morecambe
Bay. For those who wish to have a slightly laid back holiday, the relaxed village of Cartmel is
the perfect choice.
The charming village square is surrounded by charismatic houses, shops
and B&Bs. The main attraction in the village is Cartmel Priory, which is an Augustinian House
that dates back to 1190, and was a spiritual focus for the area.
Near by is the Cartmel
Racecourse which offers the smallest National Hunt racecourse in England.
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