8 days in Cumbria Itinerary

Carlisle is a city and the county town of Cumbria. Venture out of the city with trips to Alpacaly Ever After (in Portinscale), Penrith (Aira Force Waterfall & Center Parcs - Whinfell Forest) and The Lakes Distillery (in Bassenthwaite). There's much more to do: explore the activities along Derwentwater, look for gifts at Alternative, see Lake District Off-Road, and examine the collection at The Puzzling Place.

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Carlisle day trip planning website.

Vitoria, Brazil to Carlisle is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Vitoria to Carlisle due to the time zone difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Vitoria in January, with highs in Carlisle at 6°C and lows at 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Grange-over-Sands.

Known for its friendly people and balmy climate, Grange-over-Sands serves as a home base for holidaymakers who come to explore the surrounding area.

Change things up with these side-trips from Grange-over-Sands: South Lakes Safari Zoo (in Lindal-in-Furness), Grasmere (The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop & Wordsworth Daffodil Garden) and Windermere (Lake Windermere, Kankku Off Road Driving Adventures, &more). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Lakeland Motor Museum, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, have fun and explore at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, and test your team's savvy at Cliffhanger Rooms.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Grange-over-Sands driving holiday planning site.

Getting from Carlisle to Grange-over-Sands by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.