Set in 14 acres of private gardens and woodland, this red stone building is a local landmark.…
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The Sandscale Haws NNR is an outstanding sand dune habitat, supporting a wealth of wildlife and offering panoramic views of the estuary of the River Duddon and the Lakeland mountains beyond. The dune grasslands at Sandscale Haws support a rich flora including the very rare dune helleborine. A significant area for the rare nocturnal natterjack toads, Sandscale Haws supports one fifth of the national population of the yellow-striped amphibian, which is only found at a few other sites in the UK. The reserve also hosts migratory bird populations of international importance including pintail, knot and common redshank. Over 20,000 wintering waterfowl are regularly seen at the Sandscale Haws NNR. The name Sandscale Haws is derived from the Scandinavian words sandra and skali, meaning ‘sand’ and ‘temporary hut,’ and the site was probably originally a wintering ground for sheep. Hawns is an Old Norse word meaning ‘hill’.
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Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes'. This beautiful countryside once inspired William Wordsworth and his home, Dove Cottage, in Grasmere is a popular museum. Another place of literary pilgrimage is Hill Top, home of Beatrix Potter, located near Windermere. Tom Kitten, Samuel Whiskers and Jemima Puddleduck were all created here.
Much of Cumbria is often overlooked in favour of the Lake Distirct. In the south, the Lune Valley remains as lovely as it was when Turner painted it. The coast is also a secret gem. With its wide cobbled streets, spacious green and views of the Solway Firth, Silloth is a fine Victorian seaside resort. Other towns along this coastline include Whitehaven, Workington and Maryport. Carlisle is well worth a look – once a Roman camp, its red-brick cathedral dates back to the early 12th century and its 11th-century castle was built by William Rufus.
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