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Whether you're planning to scale the Lake District peaks, or enjoy a leisurely tour of the region's historic sites, Cumbria Online has all you need for a trip to remember.

Click on the area you are planning to visit for information on everything from picnics in the park to historic houses (for further details contact the Cumbria Tourist Board).

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	Map Pack Planning on taking to the fells during your visit? ... more				Where to stay From luxury hotels to lakeside camping sites ... more
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News headlines

‘We’ve changed the face of education’
The Cumberland News 15/07/2008 12:00:29
It is almost three years since soon-to-retire Roger Alston was asked if he could ‘spare some time’ to do a review of Cumbria’s schools. He was given two broad objectives by county council chief executive Peter Stybelski – cut the number of surplus places and improve standards in secondary schools.

Ghostly connection
Whitehaven News 01/05/2008 14:18:30
IN a recent nostalgia piece, there was mention of Whitehaven pianist Charles E Jagger.

OUR SHIP COMES IN
Evening Mail 20/05/2008 09:15:15
A NEW era of surface shipbuilding in Barrow moved a step closer today when the government gave its commitment to build two aircraft carriers.