Sharp Edge (Cumbria) - Cumbrian Links Page

One of the most informative sites about Cumbria is LakesNet.
Another good site is Lakes Online.
Useful information about Cumbria (and the facility to book accomodation online) can be found at Cumbria County Council.
More information about Cumbria can be found at Insite Cumbria.
Information about the North West Lakes - the area to enjoy peace and quiet away from the crowds.
Tourist information for Keswick and the Northern Lakes.
A brief History of Keswick - home of the Lakes poets.
Information about Cockermouth - birthplace of William Wordsworth.
The Copeland Council website has information about Whitehaven (a beautiful Georgian town) and other places to visit in Copeland.
The Tiny Web Site covers most West Cumbrian Towns.
You can go underground at Florence Mine, Egremont, the only remaining iron ore mine in Britain.
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway runs steam trains from the coastal village of Ravenglass along the side of Muncaster Fell and into Eskdale to the village of Boot - an experience not to be missed!
Where to go and what to do when you get off the train in Eskdale.
A History of Workington.
"The Daily Marra" - a historical tour of West Cumbria.
"The Whitehaven News" - the official newspaper for Whitehaven - now online.
Cumberland Geological Society has information about excursions, events and the geology of Cumbria.
Radio Cumbria - the local BBC radio station

Sites relating to transport in Cumbria

Cumbria County Council's Journey Planner will provide bus, train and ferry times to get around the county (check before travel as there are errors!).
Railtrack Journey Planner (in the same format as above) for getting to Cumbria by train.
National Express Journey Planner for coach travel (you can also book your ticket online!).

Sites of interest to businesses (and prospective businesses!).

"Gay the sun's golden eye. Peep'd o'er the mountains high." - Burns