Kendal

Known as the "Auld Grey Town" for its grey limestone buildings, Kendal is a market town in Cumbria just outside the Lake District, sitting on the River Kent. Its walkable centre is dense with listed historic buildings, churches, and a food-and-drink scene, alongside Kendal Castle and the town's most famous export: Kendal Mint Cake. The wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites, making it a practical base for exploring the Lake District.

• Population29,147
• Nearest water0.2 km
• Nearest mountain0.8 km
• UNESCO within 50 km3