Towns & cities · North West England
Catterlen
Catterlen — village and civil parish in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Catterlen is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Penrith (North Lakes), approximately 4.4 km away. Entry to the town is free, and it is accessible via the postcode CA11 0BB.
About
Catterlen is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 431 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cumbria, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.6833°, -2.8167°.
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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
Catterlen is a small village and civil parish 3 miles (4.8 km) north west of Penrith, Cumbria. At the 2001 census the civil parish had a population of 471, increasing to 605 at the 2011 Census. The village is a linear one with the B5305 road dividing it into two. Junction 41 of the M6 motorway is at Catterlen. The parish of Catterlen also includes the slightly more populous village of Newton Reigny which was a separate parish from 1866 to 1934, previous to 1866 both villages were part of a larger Newton Reigny Parish. The large house and former pele tower known as Catterlen Hall is closer to Newton Reigny than Catterlen. Within the parish is Newton Rigg College, which was part of the Yorkshire-based Askham Bryan College. Catterlen is within the historic county of Cumberland, but it is not governed by the modern unitary authority of Cumberland, being instead part of the Westmorland and Furness unitary authority area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6833, -2.8167
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Catterlen
- Postcode
- CA11 0BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Population
- 431
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q673332 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Catterlen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Road and house at Catterlen - geograph.org.uk - 996446.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold
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Blencow
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Located in North West England, Catterlen offers a quiet retreat for visitors seeking local heritage. You can explore the historic Kitchenhill Bridge and Blencow Bridge, both notable structures in the area. The town also features Catterlen Hall tower house, a literary house that adds cultural interest to your visit.
At a glance
- Population
- 431
- Constituency
- Penrith and Solway
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Things to see in Catterlen
10 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Catterlen →
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Catterlen Hall
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Kitchenhill Bridge
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Blencow Bridge
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Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold
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Sewborrans standing stone 400m south west of Sewborwens
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Catterlen Hall tower house
Catterlen Hall tower house — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Catterlen Hall tower house
Catterlen Hall tower house — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Blencow Bridge
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Blencow Methodist Chapel
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Where to eat & stay near Catterlen
Places to stay
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Ullswater Heights
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Woodside
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Flusco Wood
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
Stafford House
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Narrowbar Cafe
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📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Gloucester Arms
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Two Lions public house and integral stables
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Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables
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Oddfellows Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Catterlen?
- Catterlen is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0BB), in the parish of Catterlen.
- What is Catterlen?
- Catterlen — village and civil parish in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Catterlen?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0BB.
- Is Catterlen a protected site?
- Yes — Catterlen is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Catterlen free to visit?
- Yes, Catterlen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Catterlen?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0BB.