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Cumbria ranked second-best English county in Telegraph survey

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Cumbria has been named the second-best county in England by The Telegraph, scoring 1,020 points against Devon's winning 1,044.

Cumbria has been named the second-best county in England in a ranking by The Telegraph. The newspaper gathered data across 50 categories, expanding from its previous 33, to determine what it called 'the best shire in the land'. The new factors included the quality of pubs in an area and the number of National Trails.

Cumbria scored a total of 1,020 points, just 24 points behind Devon, which won first place with 1,044 points. The Telegraph said Cumbria's 'glorious waters and soaring peaks' were 'a key factor' in its lofty ranking. The county performed well in several categories, including those for natural wonders and luxuries.

Cumbria's Lake District holds both World Heritage and National Park status, worth 50 points in the ranking. Scafell Pike, the Lake District's highest point at 3,209ft, contributed 48 points by making Cumbria England's highest county overall. The extensive protected area also resulted in 190 points in the peace-and-quiet category.

However, The Telegraph noted a surprise finding: Cumbria is not England's most lake-covered county. According to Ordnance Survey data, only 1.5 per cent of Cumbria's surface area is water, placing it seventh behind Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Surrey, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire and Rutland, which topped the category.

Cumbria ranked second-best English county in Telegraph survey
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In this story: Cumbria · Devon · Lake District · The Telegraph · Scafell Pike · Rutland

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