WHETHER it’s an afternoon snack, or an after dinner treat, here in Cumbria there are loads of places to go for an ice cream.

Here - in no particular order, are some of our region's best!

1: MAWSON’S ICE CREAM PARLOUR, SEASCALE

Alison ‘Tulloch’ said: "Gorgeous flavours, authentic gelato and great service.”

Sarah Terry said: “So many flavours to choose from and they change regularly so you’re spoilt for choice, plus waffle of the month and crepes.

“Just about every time I’ve been somewhere else and tried their ice cream it’s not been a patch on this.”

2: CASA BELLA, KESWICK

Jenny Laws praised the ice cream shop saying: “Casa Bella’s Gelateria in Keswick is amazing, family run, friendly staff, and a massive range of homemade flavours that all taste delicious.”

Fellow reader Kayleigh Furness added: “Gorgeous ice cream and made in the Braithwaite!

3: HARBOUR LIGHTS, HAVERIGG

Liz Williamson said: “Fabulous flavours made on sight and local produce.

“Friendly staff run this small business. Worth the trip out.

Janet Stone added: “Made on site, fabulous flavours and yummy dairy free.”

4: WELLINGTON FARM, COCKERMOUTH

Sarah Pammenton posted: “Wellington Farm in Cockermouth is amazing!

Mark Regan added: “The Ice Cream is made on site and comes in a lovely variety of flavours, often new flavours pop up.”

5: DAVISON’S, SILLOTH

Chantelle Grayson Wood said: “Homemade and reasonably priced for all the family with different ice cream of the week to choose as well.

Absolutely delicious.”

Andrew Stanley said: “Some of the finest ice cream I’ve had in the country.”

6: MOODY COW, ALLONBY

Melanie Charlesworth said: “The Moody Cow in Allonby as the staff are extremely friendly and they sell delicious, creamy ice cream.

“It’s really handy for walkers as well as cyclists.”

Gemma Murray said: “Moody cow near Allonby.

“Awesome ice cream lovely small business.”