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Wait, surfing in the Lake District? Yes. Really. St Bees is on the coast, not a lake, but it’s too good to skip. This is a proper sandy beach that stretches for miles.
The waves can get feisty, so surfers love it. If you’re not into that, just walk the beach and collect sea glass. The cliffs behind you are made of red sandstone, which looks dramatic in photos. You’ll feel like you’re in a movie. A low-budget, very windy movie.
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Blea Tarn – The Miniature Marvel
Okay, this isn’t a beach for swimming. It’s a tiny, pebbly edge on a tarn (a small mountain lake). But the setting? Absolutely bonkers. You’re surrounded by the Langdale Pikes, and the water reflects them like a mirror.
Bring a blanket and just stare. It’s the kind of place where you whisper, even if you’re alone. No inflatable flamingos allowed. Seriously. The sheep will judge you.
