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Walton Moss NNR, which includes areas of Broomhill, Glebe and Breaks Mosses in addition to Walton Moss, is one of the most pristine peatland bogs in Britain. Some peat-cutting has taken place in the past, but most of the mire remains very wet and drainage has been restricted to the edges. The reserve has features typical of raised mire but also has some structural features of upland blanket bog. It is home to a variety of sphagnum mosses and other mosses and liverworts, including some nationally rare species including bog rosemary, cranberry, white beak-sedge and all three native species of the sticky-leaved, insectivorous sundew. Common heather and cross-leaved heath are also locally abundant, together with the occasional re-colonising birch tree. Bird life in winter might include the rare sight of a thrush-sized merlin or even a dashing peregrine falcon hunting over the wide expanses of the moss.
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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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