Viewpoints · North West England
Caton Moor Picnic Site
In or near Claughton.
Caton Moor Picnic Site is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Caton Moor Picnic Site is a named viewpoint in Lancashire, North-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 7.2 km away. Postcode area LA2.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caton Moor Picnic Site is a viewpoint located in North-West England, within the parish of Caton-with-Littledale, Lancashire. It is situated in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of the Forest of Bowland, known for its scenic landscapes and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0737, -2.6576
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Caton-with-Littledale
- Postcode
- LA2 9PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: n1308938113 (ODbL)
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Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
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Towns & cities · 2.1 km
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Historic churches · 2.2 km
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Historic houses · 2.4 km
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Literary houses · 3.2 km
The Cragg
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caton Moor Picnic Site?
- Caton Moor Picnic Site is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 9PR), in the parish of Caton-with-Littledale.
- What is Caton Moor Picnic Site?
- Caton Moor Picnic Site is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Caton Moor Picnic Site?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 9PR.
- Is Caton Moor Picnic Site a protected site?
- Yes — Caton Moor Picnic Site is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Caton Moor Picnic Site free to visit?
- Yes, Caton Moor Picnic Site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caton Moor Picnic Site?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 9PR.