Castles · North West England
Calthwaite
In or near Plumpton.
Calthwaite is a small village in rural Cumbria, England, situated between the small market town of Penrith and the larger city of Carlisle. It is within of the civil parish of Hesket and the unitary a
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Armathwaite · 7.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Calthwaite is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Armathwaite, which is 7.1 km away. The postcode for Calthwaite is CA11 9QT. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Calthwaite is a small village in rural Cumbria, England, situated between the small market town of Penrith and the larger city of Carlisle. It is within of the civil parish of Hesket and the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness, but historically part of the traditional county of Cumberland. It has a population of around 100 people. In 1870-72 the township had a population of 269 and a railway station. The village contains a primary school, a Church of England Church, a pre-school nursery and a pub called the Globe Inn. The school has around 68 pupils, and 3 teachers. There are three classes, Class 1 consisting of reception and year 1, Class 2 consisting of Year 2 & Year 3 and Class 3 which is years 4-6. The Head Teacher is Mr. Harvey. Calthwaite Hall dates back to 1837 and has been run as a holiday and wedding venue. Two miles south-east of the village, Brackenburgh Old Tower is a late 14th or early 15th century pele tower adjoining a large 19th-century house at Brackenburgh Hall.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Calthwaite is a small village in rural Cumbria, England, situated between the small market town of Penrith and the larger city of Carlisle. It is within of the civil parish of Hesket and the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness, but historically part of the traditional county of Cumberland. It has a population of around 100 people. In 1870-72 the township had a population of 269 and a railway station. The village contains a primary school, a Church of England Church, a pre-school nursery and a pub called the Globe Inn. The school has around 68 pupils, and 3 teachers. There are three classes, Class 1 consisting of reception and year 1, Class 2 consisting of Year 2 & Year 3 and Class 3 which is years 4-6. The Head Teacher is Mr. Harvey. Calthwaite Hall dates back to 1837 and has been run as a holiday and wedding venue. Two miles south-east of the village, Brackenburgh Old Tower is a late 14th or early 15th century pele tower adjoining a large 19th-century house at Brackenburgh Hall.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7540, -2.8280
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Hesket
- Postcode
- CA11 9QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Armathwaite — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Calthwaite (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Calthwaite War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Plumptonfoot Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
The Old Tower
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Thiefside Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Voreda Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 3.1 km
Hesket Park
Caravan parks · 3.5 km
Blaze Fell
Mountains & hills · 4.2 km
Plumpton
Towns & cities · 4.2 km
High Hesket
Villages · 4.3 km
High Hesket War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 4.3 km
Castlerigg
Vineyards · 4.4 km
Upfront Gallery
Galleries · 4.5 km
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Calthwaite War Memorial
Calthwaite War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plumptonfoot Bridge
Plumptonfoot Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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The Old Tower
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Thiefside Hill
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Voreda Roman Fort
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calthwaite?
- Calthwaite is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 9QT), in the parish of Hesket.
- What is Calthwaite?
- Calthwaite is a small village in rural Cumbria, England, situated between the small market town of Penrith and the larger city of Carlisle. It is within of the civil parish of Hesket and the unitary a
- How do I get to Calthwaite?
- The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 9QT.
- Is Calthwaite a protected site?
- Yes — Calthwaite is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Calthwaite charge admission?
- Calthwaite typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Calthwaite?
- The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 9QT.