 Cumbria is the second largest county in England by area.It is bounded to the north by the Scottish council areas of Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Borders; to the west by the Irish Sea; to the south by Lancashire; to the south-east by North Yorkshire; and to the east by County Durham and Northumberland.Cumbria is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty, serving as inspiration for artists, writers, and musicians.