The pretty seaside village with amazing views of the Lake District fells

Dotted throughout the beautiful scenery of the Lake District are dozens of charming villages. Some overlook vast lakes, while others are nestled among the dramatic fells.

Yet there’s one village which has a rather unique location which sets it apart from all of the others. Ravenglass is the only coastal village within the Lake District National Park, located at the estuaries of three rivers: the Esk, the Irt and the Mite.

Despite its special location you won’t find crowds of tourists visiting here. Ravenglass has remained a hidden gem and offers a tranquil escape by the sea.

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The village features a row of old fishermen's cottages which sit on the shore, with the fells just visible in the distance providing a picture-postcard backdrop. The beach itself is a mixture of sand and shingle, and it stretches quite far out at low tide although it is muddy in areas.

Although it’s not the kind of beach where you’d take a dip in the sea, it’s great for a bracing coastal walk and to admire the views. At one end of the beach is a grassy area with plenty of benches which make perfect resting points.

While Ravenglass appears quite sleepy today, it was once a bustling Roman naval base and it was occupied by them for more than 300 years. You can still see the remains of the Roman bath house at the edge of the village.

With sturdy walls standing at around 12ft tall, the bath house is one of the largest remaining Roman structures in Britain. It’s completely free to visit and a must-do for history fans.

Ravenglass is also home to the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway - affectionately known as ‘La’al Ratty’ which means little railway in old Cumbrian