Whitehaven's winter wonderland

As winter start to make its presence felt, here are a few of snaps taken by the National Trust's Whitehaven and Ennerdale Ranger, Chris Gomersall to show its not all rain, mist and wind at the same time.



St Bees head and the Isle of Man






















Sometimes its clear and colder.



Saltom pit and St Bees head shrouded in snow























And when snow falls the lake district fells are not the only place worth a visit.


An old addit on south shore






















So if its perishing outside then the chances are that visibility is excellent and if you can keep yourself warm its well worth stepping out.


Whitehaven's west pier and Criffel beyond dusted with snow






















Who knows what you'll find this winter. For more information about the Whitehaven coast visit the website www.colourfulcoast.org.uk



Haig colliery mining museum






















Have you seen Whitehaven in the snow?

Whitehaven coast bonfire, a roaring success

On Saturday Nov 3rd 2012 the National Trust hosted an annual free public bonfire event at Whitehaven's iconic Candlestick chimney offering mulled wine, soft drinks and cake to warm spectators who watched as the fire caught hold at 6.30pm. The location over Whitehaven's historic harbour gives great views of everybody's fireworks around the georgian town.

Next years bonfire will go on tour starting in Whitehaven on Friday the 1st of November and moving to Keswick the next day on Saturday the 2nd of November 2013.

Visit our website www.colourfulcoast.org.uk or click here for our National Trust page

Flamin' fantastic