With the weather to hopefully brighten up this week we're looking at your favourite picks for National Trust sites.

There's nothing better than walking in Cumbria's finest, historic, and most protected areas, curated to perfection by the National Trust.

We asked readers of The Whitehaven News to share their best National Trust sites in Cumbria with us.

Without further ado here - in no particular order - are your choices:

1 BUTTERMERE, BUTTERMERE VALLEY

An immensely popular destination for residents, tourists, and dogwalkers in all seasons.

Best known for a relatively easy and level walk with the best 'reward for effort' ratio.

The idyllic lake, surrounding mountains, and post-card village make it a National Trust destination for everyone.

Walkers can enjoy local ice-cream, beer, and food at the surrounding pubs. Beginners and professionals alike can enjoy a mix of good walks whether it's up Redpike or Haystacks.

The views are fantastic which ever way you go.

2 ACORN BANK, EDEN VALLEY

The garden and watermill at Temple Sowerby, near Penrith, contains a huge herb collection and traditional fruit orchards.

They are currently open to visitors, and allow a scenic opportunity to explore Crowdundle Beck, and the nearby woodland, which offers views of the Eden Valley and the Lake District.

3 WORDSWORTH HOUSE AND GARDEN, COCKERMOUTH

William Wordsworth’s Georgian birthplace, in Cockermouth, is a grand townhouse.

Wordsworth House is a favourite with residents and tourists alike.

The house and garden is currently open from 10am to 3pm with a new booking system.

The home and garden of the renowned poet gives visitors a glimpse of life in the 18th century and the chance to see how a ‘middling’ family would have lived, complete with servants, who demonstrate Georgian cooking in the authentic kitchen.

4 AIRA FORCE, NEAR ULLSWATER

The waterfall, situated near Ullswater, has been visited by many for hundreds of years.

Rainwater from the fells runs into Aira Beck and down a 65-foot leap over the falls.

The car parks and kiosk serving limited takeaway snacks are open.

Action is being taken to restore Ullswater’s rivers. They are improving flood resilience, water quality and habitats in the valley.

5 ENNERDALE

Situated on the north western edge of the Lake District National Park, the area of Ennerdale hosts one of the country’s longest running wild land restoration projects.

The Wild Ennerdale Partnership is a project which has provided 30 miles of traffic-free paths.

Work is done to allow the landscape to evolve naturally.

There are also a number of stunning walks at Ennerdale Water, one of which ventures along the river Liza and through the valley.