Cumbria flooding: Tourism advice to visitors (From The Westmorland Gazette)

Cumbria flooding: Tourism advice to visitors

4:54pm Friday 20th November 2009 in

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Cumbria Tourism is advising people planning to visit the Lake District this weekend to continue with their travel plans.

But they advise that they first check in advance with the venue or accommodation provider about the situation in each individual area prior to starting their journey.

Ian Stephens, Chief Executive at Cumbria Tourism, has said that it is hugely important that visitors understand that there are many parts of the county that are accessible and safe to visit this weekend.

“The Lake District and Cumbria is a vast area and is much larger than people realise," he said.

"It is safe to travel with care on major roads, although there are still examples of localised flooding and road closures, specifically in the Cockermouth and Keswick areas.”

Mr Stephens continued: “Most of the rain has now stopped across the county and the Environment Agency is expecting a break in the weather, which should result in a fall in river levels and an overall more positive picture across the county.

“There are still a range of things to see and do and places to stay and dine.

"Many key events are still going ahead as planned this weekend including the world-renowned Kendal Mountain Film Festival.

"The festival is Europe’s biggest mountain culture festival and attracts a worldwide audience each year including many budding filmmakers into the popular Adventure Film Academy.”

If visitors are concerned about flooding, they are advised to contact Floodline on 0845 988 1188 or visit the Environment Agency website at www.environment-agency.gov.uk.