The Top 20 Attractions around Whitehaven
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Whitehaven. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Whitehaven is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 5, 2025
Grike Summit Cairn
Highlight • Viewpoint
A nice easy hike from the Ennerdale to Calder road. There are a few parking spots on that road but not many. I wish I could say it has good …
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Dent West Top (346m)
Highlight • Climb
A splendid hill with a wide-ranging panorama of both Cumrbian coast to the west and mountains to the east. This Outlying Wainwright Fell makes for a lovely ramble from Egremont, …
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Whitehaven Harbour
Highlight • Settlement
In 17th-century England, only Bristol and London were busier ports than Whitehaven and it continued to be an important coal port well into the 20th century. Today Cumbria's largest coastal …
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St Bees South Head
Highlight • Beach
St Bees North and South Head (collectively referred to as St Bees Head) make up the most westerly point of northern England and rise some 295 (90 m) feet from …
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St Bees Lighthouse
Highlight • Monument
High on the cliffs at North Head is the magnificent St Bees Lighthouse, a fine example of a lighthouse with superb views. The current incarnation was built in 1822 to …
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