WHEN people think of Cumbria, they often think of the Lake District - but there's so much more to our county than that.
We've rounded up ten spots in west Cumbria that we can all be proud of.
1. St Bees Head Heritage Coast
Where better to start than the westernmost point of Cumbria? The start of the coast to coast walk, the headland also features numerous historical sites and an RSPB nature reserve.
2. The Beacon Museum
Whitehaven's Beacon Museum tells the story of historic Copeland, and is situated between Whitehaven's former mines and the harbour.
3. Wordsworth House
Former Poet Laureate William Wordsworth is surely one of Cumbria's most famous sons, and this Cockermouth attraction rightly pays tribute to the legendary wordsmith.
4. Solway Coast AONB
Consisting of two areas of coastline along the Solway Firth - the first from just north of Carlisle to Silloth, and the second from beckfoot to the southern end of Allonby Bay - the area was designated as an AONB in 1996.
5. The Rum Story
Another of Whitehaven's museums, this one tells the story of Whitehaven's dark slave trade, from the "misery of the crowded slave ships and plantation life to the decadence of punch houses."
6. Senhouse Roman Museum
Situated overlooking the Solway Firth, the award-winning museum can be found next to a Roman Fort thought to be founded in the first century AD, before being rebuilt during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
7. Ravenglass Roman Bath House
If Senhouse isn't enough to get your Roman fix, then the Ravenglass Roman Bath House is sure to sate your appetit.e Described as "an astonishing survival" some of the walls stand at an impressive four metres high - not bad for being 2,000 years old!
8. Workington Hall
A ruined building steeped in history, Workington Hall famously housed Mary Queen of Scots in 1568 - she even wrote a letter to Elizabeth I from Workington Hall. It suffered serious fire damage in World War II and remains ruined to this day - but the Grade I listed site is still impressive.
9. Egremont Castle
Built in 1130-1140 Egremont Castle is thought to have been destoryed during attempts to put the aforementioned Mary Queen of Scots on the Throne. Today, it can be visited at any time.
10. Drigg Sand Dunes
The dunes at Drigg form a site of special scientific interest, supporting a variety of species that make it a favourite spot for both birdwatchers and botanists.
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