The coastline of Cumbria stretches for almost two hundred miles from Morecambe Bay to the Solway Firth and passes through the Lake District National Park. Kevin Sene's latest book, The Lake District and Cumbria Coast, provides suggestions for places to visit along the coast, including historic ports, stately homes and seaside resorts. Readers will also discover some less well-known sights such as medieval buildings and stone circles. 'This book will be of interest to residents and visitors alike and is the first about the coast of Cumbria in many years,' observes Kevin who is a regular visitor to Cumbria having lived there previously and cycled the length of its coastline. 'There is also growing interest in exploring the quieter, less well-known parts of the Lake District and Cumbria, beyond the main tourist centres too, which this book will assist with too,' he adds. For those interested in history and wildlife, The Lake District and Cumbria Coast offers a thorough introduction to the role of coastal trade through the centuries and the types of marine and bird life found there. Roman coastal defences that once extended beyond Hadrian's Wall, mining during the industrial revolution, and modern-day operations at the ports around the coast are also covered. Wildlife themes include the many nature reserves that dot the shoreline and the varied habitats that are found, such as sand dunes, lowland raised mires and spectacular sea cliffs.

With stunning colour photographs, The Lake District and Cumbria Coast is a must-read for travellers and residents alike. It will also be of interest to walkers along the England Coast Path, a fabulous new long-distance trail which is due to be completed shortly.