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\nThere are many links to the Roman- Celt legend King Arthur in Cumbria. There is the Round Table monument \u2013 a neolithic henge in a circular ditch \u2013 at Eamont Bridge.<\/p>\n
Way back in history, before the old counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, the area we now call Cumbria was an ancient Celtic kingdom.<\/p>\n
And, you don\u2019t have a history this rich without legends and folklore.<\/p>\n
From the days of King Arthur to stories of fairies and the more recent legends of the Big Black Cats and Bownessie, there is a lot to discover in Cumbria and the Lake District.<\/p>\n
At the start of the 20th Century, stories were told of creatures\u00a0living along the shores of Windermere.<\/p>\n
These water-loving but shy Tizzie Whizzies, had a hedgehog\u2019s body, a tail of a squirrel and wings like a bee.<\/p>\n
People still report sightings of these \u201cmini monsters\u201d today.<\/p>\n
\nThere are many links to the Roman- Celt legend King Arthur in Cumbria. There is the Round Table monument \u2013 a neolithic henge in a circular ditch \u2013 at Eamont Bridge.<\/p>\n
And, believers say that the former Roman fort of Camboglanna on Hadrian\u2019s Wall in Carlisle is the place where Arthur\u2019s final battle took place.<\/p>\n
It would fit that the great legendary man would have been active in these parts, which was a main centre of Celtic resistance.<\/p>\n
So many\u00a0places across Cumbria and the Lake District are rich in fairy folklore. Here are\u00a0some of the places that are believed to be alive with fairy-folk:<\/p>\n
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Bassenthwaite Lake<\/i><\/p>\n
It is said that a\u00a0fairy castle\u00a0is just off the main A66, near to the lake. And,\u00a0Elva Hill is believed to be a fairy hill, where there\u2019s a gateway to a secret world.<\/p>\n
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Harknott Pass<\/i>
\nTradition says that along this old Roman road fairies make their home. With, Cumbria\u2019s \u201cfaery king\u201d and Celtic god, King Eveling holding his court here.![\"self-catering](\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/hardknott-pass-400x267.jpg\")
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Fairy Rock
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\nThere is Fairy Rock on the coast at Saltom, near Whitehaven. The rock is associated with the tale of a fairy queen who falls in love with a human.<\/p>\n
Fairy Steps <\/i><\/p>\n
In the village of Beetham, you\u2019ll find\u00a0a set of \u201cfairy steps\u201d carved into the limestone rocks.<\/p>\n
Local tradition says that if you can go down them without touching the sides, the fairies will grant you a wish.<\/p>\n
This Bronze Age stone circle in Salkeld, near Penrith, is made up of 69 stones \u2013 with Long Meg is the tallest.<\/p>\n
Legend has it that Long Meg was a witch and was transformed into stone, along with her daughters, for profaning the Sabbath<\/p>\n
It is said that if you count the stones correctly, that they will come to life!<\/p>\n
Keep your eyes peeled, because there\u2019s a big, black panther-like creature roaming the fells of Cumbria \u2013 well, so it is said.<\/p>\n
There have been more than 40 sightings reported of the animal dubbed the \u2018beast of Cumbria\u2019. Facebook groups have even been set up dedicated to sightings, which have occurred across the Lake District.<\/p>\n
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Bownessie<\/h3>\nIf there\u2019s one in Scotland, then why not the Lake District \u2013 who wouldn\u2019t want to make their home here?<\/p>\n
There have been several reported sightings each year of a Nessie like creature in Windermere<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Dubbed \u201cBownessie\u201d, the legend of the creature is still hotly debated today.<\/p>\n Whether you believe in the reality of these folklores and legends, visiting them will give you beautiful days out in the Lake District and Cumbria.<\/p>\n So, you get the map and we will happily provide your self-catering Lake District accommodation.<\/p>\n We even have our very own Tizzie Whizzie<\/a> \u2013 which sleeps 4 and 1 dog\u00a0in Windermere.<\/p>\n We have more than 450 holiday cottages in the Lake District, sleeping from 2 to 20. You can bring the dog to many of our homes too.<\/p>\nAll you need to explore these folklores is a map and a place to stay.<\/h2>\n