Towns & cities · North West England
Claughton
Also known as: Claughton, Caerhirfryn
Claughton — village and civil parish in the district of Lancaster, Lancashire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Claughton, the nearest railway station is Wennington, which is 6.3 km away. The postcode for Claughton is LA2 9LT. Entry to the town is free.
About
Claughton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 126 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the district of Lancaster, Lancashire, England". Coordinates: 54.0920°, -2.6680°.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Claughton ( KLAF-tən) is a small village and civil parish in the City of Lancaster in Lancashire, England. The village is on the A683 road east of Lancaster and at the time of the 2001 census had a population of 132. In the 2011 census Claughton was grouped with Roeburndale (2001 pop. 76) to give a total of 223. In the 2021 census, it had a population of 199. North of the village is the River Lune, and to the south is Claughton Moor and the fells of the Forest of Bowland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0920, -2.6680
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Claughton
- Postcode
- LA2 9LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Population
- 126
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q604146 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Claughton, Lancaster (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Chad's Church, Claughton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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St Saviour's Church, Aughton
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Caton Moor Picnic Site
Viewpoints · 2.1 km
Sandbeds Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 2.6 km
Hornby Village Institute
Historic houses · 2.8 km
St Paul's Church, Brookhouse
Historic churches · 2.8 km
Hornby Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
Main Street
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
Claughton is a village in Lancashire, North West England, with a population of 126. There are N attractions listed within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 126
- Administrative county
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
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Things to see in Claughton
32 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Claughton →
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Caton Moor Picnic Site
Caton Moor Picnic Site is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Caton War Memorial
Caton War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Claughton Aerial Ropeway
Claughton Aerial Ropeway is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Hornby Bridge
Hornby Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Hornby Castle
Hornby Castle — country house in the Lune Valley, Lancashire, England, UK.
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Hornby Priory
Hornby Priory — monastery in Hornby-with-Farleton, Lancaster, England, UK.
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Main Street
Main Street is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Chad's Church, Claughton
St Chad's Church, Claughton — grade II listed church in Claughton, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
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St John the Evangelist's Church, Gressingham
St John the Evangelist's Church, Gressingham — Grade I listed church in Gressingham, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
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St Margaret's Church
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📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Paul's Church, Brookhouse
St Paul's Church, Brookhouse — church in Caton-with-Littledale, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Saviour's Church, Aughton
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📷 3Historic houses · North West England
The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps
The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Hornby Village Institute
Hornby Village Institute — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Littledale Hall
Littledale Hall — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Artle Beck Bridge
Artle Beck Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Hornby-with-Farleton War Memorial
Hornby-with-Farleton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Anthony Mason Hornby
Anthony Mason Hornby — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Hornby-with-Farleton
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Littledale Scout Camp
Littledale Scout Camp — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Redwell Fisheries
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Crossghyll Farm Camping Pods
Crossghyll Farm Camping Pods — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Sandbeds Caravan Site
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📷 5Literary houses · North West England
Farleton Castle
Farleton Castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Claughton Aerial Ropeway
Claughton Aerial Ropeway is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Chad's Church, Claughton
St Chad's Church, Claughton — grade II listed church in Claughton, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
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Farleton Castle
Farleton Castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
📷 5📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Saviour's Church, Aughton
St Saviour's Church, Aughton — church in Aughton, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Claughton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Sandbeds Caravan Site
Sandbeds Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Redwell Fisheries
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Crossghyll Farm Camping Pods
Crossghyll Farm Camping Pods — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Littledale Scout Camp
Littledale Scout Camp — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Bridge House Farm Campsite
Bridge House Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 2Caravan parks · North West England
Meadow View
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Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
The Eagles Head
The Eagles Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
The Borough
The Borough — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
The Bobbin
The Bobbin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Claughton?
- Claughton is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 9LT), in the parish of Claughton.
- What is Claughton?
- Claughton — village and civil parish in the district of Lancaster, Lancashire, England.
- How do I get to Claughton?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 9LT.
- Is Claughton a protected site?
- Yes — Claughton is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Claughton free to visit?
- Yes, Claughton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Claughton?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 9LT.