FROM the heart of Harraby to the countryside idyll of Eskdale, the people of the Cumberland authority area have spoken.

We asked our readers where the best beer gardens in the county are, and the results are in.

One name crops up repeatedly: The Royal Scot.

This pub in Morton boasts an excellent beer garden and great food, according to many of our readers.

The Queens Arms in Warwick-on-Eden also got a shout-out, as did The Royal Oak in Scotby.

In the city of Carlisle, the Harraby Inn and The Sportsman were both recommended.

The Strand in Whitehaven also proved popular, with multiple readers recommending it.

For those looking to stay closer to home, several readers nominated their own gardens as the best beer garden in the Cumberland council area.

Jodie Phillips proudly claimed bragging rights for her own green space, while others mentioned their gardens as being the perfect spot for a cold one.

Other recommendations were more far-flung.

The Bush Hotel in Longtown was named as a top choice by Kenny Wilson, while Simone Sarah Isherwood praised The Stag in Crosby-on-Eden.

The Drovers Rest Inn in Monkhill and The Lion and the Lamb in Gosforth were also recommended by different readers.

Clearly, north Cumbria has no shortage of great beer gardens.

The Near Boot Inn in Whiteclosegate was named by multiple readers, as was The Wellington Inn & Caravan Park in Great Orton.

The Galloping Horse in Fletchertown and Moffats in Cleator Moor proved popular too.

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But for some, the perfect beer garden is simply a matter of convenience.

Several readers joked about their own back gardens being the best place to enjoy a pint in the sun.

Michael Osgood and David Cairns were among those who nominated their own gardens as the top spot.

Of course, what makes a beer garden "great" is always up for debate.

Some readers prioritised food, while others focused on the view or the atmosphere.

The Redfern in Carlisle and The Crown & Thistle in Rockcliffe both got the nod from different readers.

Overall, it's clear that Cumberland has no shortage of fantastic beer gardens to choose from.

Whether you're after a cosy corner in the city or a tranquil haven in the countryside, there's something here for everyone.

So grab a pint, find a spot in the sun, and enjoy everything this beautiful county has to offer.