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	Cumbria - Search View - MSN Encarta
		Cumbria, county, north-western England, bounded on the west by the Irish Sea, on the north-west by the Scottish unitary authorities of Dumfries and Galloway, and Scottish Borders; on the north-east by Northumberland; on the east by County Durham; on the south-east by North Yorkshire; and on the south by Lancashire.
		Cumbria was created under the local government reforms 1974, by the amalgamation of the former counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, and small areas of Lancashire and North Yorkshire.
		The surrounding lowlands are composed of limestones and sandstones, drained in the north by the River Eden and in the south by the River Kent.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /text_761563762__1/Cumbria.html (2083 words)

	Northwest England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		RIVER EAMONT (Ullswater to Brougham Castle) - draining Ullswater in the Lake District.
		RIVER IRWELL (Rawtenstall to the Burrs) - the raging river of Bury!
		RIVER TROUTBECK - an intense spate paddle in the Central Lake District.
	www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk /nwengland.htm (864 words)

	River Esk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		River Esk, Cumbria (in Eskdale in the Lake District)
		River Esk, Dumfries and Galloway, also known as the Border Esk (in Eskdale in Dumfries and Galloway)
		River Esk, Lothian, rising in Midlothian, entering the Firth of Forth at Musselburgh, East Lothian
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Esk (171 words)

	Muncaster Castle: Places to visit Cumbria - Cumbria Castle
		The lawns at this places to visit cumbria castle are regularly used to display the wonderful array of owls and other birds of prey from the owl centre.
		The beautiful grounds and forested walks of this places to visit cumbria castle are a major draw and have a wide variety of traditional plants, trees and shrubs to exotic ones.
		The Library is a panelled room overlooking the River Esk with stunning views towards the central Lakeland fells.
	www.virtualcumbria.net /attractions/westlakes/muncaster_2.htm (224 words)

	Open Directory - Regional:Europe:United Kingdom:England:Cumbria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Cumbria is a county in the North West of England, boasting some of the most beautiful scenery in the United Kingdom.
		Cumbria was formed in 1974 from the former counties of Cumberland and Westmorland.
		The village of St Bees is on the western coast of Cumbria, at the end of a long valley, four miles south of Whitehaven.
	dmoz.org /Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Cumbria/desc.html (4814 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Cumbria \| Work stops for salmon spawning
		A project to protect the A7, near Longtown, from erosion of the River Esk was delayed to fit in with the breeding seasons of river wildlife.
		The work was timed round the breeding habits of sand martins that nest in the sandy bank and salmon that spawn in the gravel of the riverbed.
		Erosion of the River Esk bank at this point began some time ago, and was tackled by temporary works.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/cumbria/3056607.stm (405 words)

	Muncaster Castle: Lake District visitor Attractions - Attractions Cumbria
		The lawns at this lake district visitor attractions cumbria are regularly used to display the wonderful array of owls and other birds of prey from the owl centre.
		There is a display every day on the lawn outside the main entrance, with information told about the birds The library at this lake district visitor attractions cumbria is extensive and is filled with over 6000 books and enjoys stunning views over the river Esk and the Lakeland fells.
		The beautiful grounds and forested walks of this lake district visitor attractions cumbria are a major draw and have a wide variety of traditional plants, trees and shrubs to exotic ones.
	www.virtualcumbria.net /attractions/westlakes/muncaster_1.htm (366 words)

	The Upper Esk
		GRADING: The river is constant G 3 with frequent sections of G 4 and G 5, the falls are G 5 and above.
		The river looked far too low to paddle on the walk in to the falls, however we did manage to navigate a course through the rocks on the way down without getting out of our boats.
		We briefly inspected the river above the seven falls,it didn't look like there was anything worth doing, a couple of small drops but most were portages, and not worth the further carry with the boats.
	www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk /upperesk.htm (1530 words)

	Kirkandrews-upon-Esk - St Andrew's Church (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		The Church of St Andrew is the estate church for Netherby Hall, on the other side of the River Esk.
		The other window in the Church is a view of the Church from the opposite bank of the River Esk.
		Kirkandrews Church, Kirkandrews pele Tower, the River Esk, and the bridge to Netherby Hall.
	www.visitcumbria.com /car/chb6.htm (181 words)

	Cumbria - The Lake District: The Glory of the River Esk
		Cumbria - The Lake District: The Glory of the River Esk
		At Doctor Bridge the path turns back alongside the river for much of the way, passing the chapel of St Catherine.
		As the path returns to the better path for its last stretch beside the river, look to the left to note remains of an old working mill site.
	www.lakedistrictoutdoors.co.uk /routes/routedetails.cfm?routeID=16 (519 words)

	Self-catering country cottages in Cumbria
		Cumbria, Mecca for walkers and acres of unspoilt hills and lakes in the north west of England.
		The river has natural pools for swimming and is a popular place for canoeing and for fishing.
		Eskmeals House, a charming period gentleman`s residence, situated on the western side of the Lake District in Millom, near Ravenglass.
	www.countrycottagesonline.co.uk /Country-Cottages-Cumbria.htm (1275 words)

	UK Rivers Network: 2006 news archive
		Overall more than 2300km of rivers have improved in biological quality since 2000, which is about seven times the total length of the Thames." For more statistics about river quality, see our page: The State of Our Rivers and Seas.
		The solution to these problems is to manage rivers in a more integrated way and Better River Basins will help this." The new Better River Basins website will help those involved in river management integrate all of their activities affecting a river such as water abstraction, pollution discharge and dams.
		Rivers are at less than half their normal flow for the time of year and groundwater levels are also low.
	www.ukrivers.net /2006news.html (10829 words)

	The Waverley Line, Cumbria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		From Carlisle, the route passed the Carlisle Canal terminus near the Carr's biscuit factory, crossing the River Eden on a viaduct a little to the west of the mainline viaduct.
		North of Longtown the line continued sandwiched between the River Esk and the A7, for a further 2 miles, passing Kirkandrews Tower, a 17th century defensive tower, and the Netherby estate of the late Sir John Graham (a staunch supporter of the railway in the 1850s/60s) before crossing the River Esk over the Thistle Viaduct.
		The line passed to the LNER in 1923, became nationalised in 1948, and was closed in 1969, apart from the section south of Longtown for goods to the army depot.
	www.visitcumbria.com /car/waverley-railway.htm (359 words)

	Cumbria 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		The marshes are the channels of the rivers Waver and Wampole and on the other side we could see the NATO radio antennae on Bowness Common.
		The first crossing point of the River Eden is in Carlisle, so a lengthy detour through the town centre was necessary to reach the main A74 going north.
		To the south near the estuary of the River Nith is the wildfowl and wetlands centre - 1400 acres of salt marsh and mud flat, famous for barnacle geese which return in their thousands each winter.
	www.carolynlee.co.uk /02_cumbria/cumbria1.html (2628 words)

	Hadrian's Cycleway - Tidal ford - River esk
		This tidal crossing was once part of the Cumbria Coast Road - there were also tidal crossing at the River Mite at Ravenglass and the river Irt at Drigg just north of Ravenglass.
		The whole trail blazing ride had to be geared in around low tide - on the day the ford was usuable for several hours with the water only about 8 " deep - the bed of the ford although looking muddy was quite firm underfoot.
		Newbiggin (River Esk), Ravenglass (River Mite) and Drigg (River Irt)
	www.cycle-routes.org /hadrianscycleway/opening-ride/esk-xing.html (123 words)

	River Eden, Cumbria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The River Eden is a river in Cumbria, England that flows through Carlisle on its way into the Solway Firth.
		Continuing north, it passes the ancient stone Long Meg and Her Daughters and the sparsely populated beef and dairy farming regions of the vale of Cumbria.
		The river was known to the Romans as the Ituna.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Eden,_Cumbria (249 words)

	Clint Albertson, SJ
		Clint Albertson, SJ Hardknott Fort (Mediobogdum [fort] in the middle of the bend [of the River Esk]) halfway down Hardknott Pass in Cumbria in the Lake Country.
		There are a sprinkling of Roman forts around the S and W coasts of Wales, mostly on river estuaries, for ease of communication and supply by sea.
		In actuality it was the upstart emperor Magnus Maximus, a Roman commander in Britain who led his troops onto the continent in the fourth century in a bid for the imperial crown, but was defeated and killed by Theodosius.
	jesuit.lmu.edu /albertson/roman/06.html (291 words)

	Fishing Cumbria
		There are so many wonderful lakes and rivers to fish in the UK, here at Fishing Heaven we are committed to increasing our local listings of places to fish.
		If fishing is the love of YOUR life and you would like to share your favourite fishing spots, please email us and give us your views.
		If you know of any good places to fish, rivers, canals, lakes, please let us know.
	www.fishingheaven.co.uk /uk/fishing-cumbria.htm (1138 words)

	Cumbria - Attractions on Cumbria.uk.com Travel Directory
		The quiet serenity of Elter Water is the ideal place for contemplation away from the crowds, or for exploring on a day when the clouds have swept in and ruled out ascending to the heights.
		Elva Plain is a small stone circle on the southern slope of Elva Hill near Cockermouth in Cumbria.
		Ferry Nab is situated on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere, on the eastern shore of the lake.
	www.cumbria.uk.com /cumbria-directory/attractions/index4.shtml (465 words)

	Cumbria
		Built to guard the access to the central lakes by way of Eskdale, the Romans called it Mediobogdum, meaning 'in the middle of a bend in the river' (the River Esk).
		This strategic position made it a natural site for the peel tower that was built on the banks of the Esk in the 13th century, and which still survives embedded in the Victorian castle visible today.
		Nine rooms are furnished in 18th century style, with some personal effects of the poet, and outside is Wordsworth's childhood garden, with a terraced walk.
	www.westair-reproductions.com /mappage/cumbria.htm (1456 words)

	Bed and Breakfast in Cumbria and Lake District.
		Bed and Breakfast in Cumbria and Lake District.
		On offer is a labyrinth of walks from the gentle low land paths along the River Esk, to the more strenuous heights of Scafell Pike.
		In a lesser known part of Cumbria with quiet roads, discover miles of fabulous fells, beaches within 5 minutes, golf courses and lakes only a short ride away.
	www.bedandbreakfasts-uk.co.uk /northwest-cumbria.htm (1243 words)

	Birkhow
		It is a wonderful starting point for hundreds of walks, either on the fells or along the banks of the River Esk.
		Eskdale is a wonderful starting point for hundreds of walks, either on the fells or along the banks of the River Esk, which flows from Scafell at the top of the valley down to the estuary at Ravenglass, an old fishing village complete with a ruined Roman bath-house!
		The village shop and post office is just a five minute walk from Birkhow and sells a comprehensive range of goods, including groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, food to go, alcohol and newspapers, as well as outdoor clothes and equipment.
	www.holidaycottages-uk.com /Cumbria/html/1050.html (339 words)

	Familia: Cumbria County Council (Barrow)
		Other Libraries within Barrow group: Barrow Central Library's "Cumbria Collection" (in the lending department) comprises a variety of local studies books that are available for loan.
		Ordnance Survey maps: the collections held by the Local Studies Library or deposited with the Archive Service together include all the large scale sheets ever issued prior to 1945 for the Furness area of Lancashire and for Cumberland south of the River Esk.
		Cumbria Record Office, Barrow, was established in 1979 in new purpose-built premises next door to the Central Library.
	www.familia.org.uk /services/england/cumbria_barrow.html (777 words)

	Ravenglass Cumbria, a tourist information guide from TourUK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Set on the estuary of the Rivers Esk, Mite and Irt, it is the only coastal village in the Lake District.
		The house stands on an outcrop of rock near the mouth of the River Esk.
		Full of 18th Century character and charm, cosy Gardener's Cottage nestles against the owners' Victorian mansion house and is set in 4 acres of mature walled gardens and woodland through which a river flows.
	www.touruk.co.uk /cumbria/ravenglass.htm (431 words)

	Ravenglass and River Esk - Cumbria Coastal Way
		Turning the other way, a notice board marks the start of our footpath, part of the Cumbria Coastal Way.
		The notice warns that the path is submerged at high tides - it may be impassable for up to 2 hours either side of high tide if the tide reaches 7.2m or more.
		Returning via the non-tidal alternative inland route of the Cumbria Coastal Way, we reach Walls Castle, the remains of a Roman bath house.
	www.luphen.org.uk /public/2005/2005lake_district3.htm (302 words)

	River Esk Loco at Ravensglass on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
		River Esk - 2-8-2 'River Esk' was designed by Henry Greenly with a very specific purpose in mind.
		Built by Davey Paxman of Colchester in 1923 the original Lentz valve gear was replaced in 1928 by conventional Walshaerts valve gear.
		'River Esk' was designed by Henry Greenly with a very specific purpose in mind.
	www.flickr.com /photos/cantare/272405018 (233 words)

	Eskdale Golf Course - Cumbria - England
		From there follow the A595 all the way to the river Esk.
		After crossing the River the entrance to the private drive to Eskdale Estate is to the right after 300 yards, just before the road winds it way uphill towards Muncaster castle
		An elevated tee looks towards a green set within a vast trout pond which requires an accurate shot to stay out of trouble".
	www.golftoday.co.uk /clubhouse/coursedir/cumbria/eskdale.html (193 words)

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