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Towns & cities · North West England

Cummersdale

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Cummersdale — village and civil parish in Cumbria, United Kingdom.

Cummersdale, towns & cities in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Carlisle · 2.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cummersdale is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 451 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cumbria, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.8698°, -2.9520°.

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Official information

Cummersdale is a parish located in North West England, known for its population of approximately 1,623 as of 2024. The area features a mix of residential and natural landscapes, contributing to its community character.

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

Cummersdale is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, just outside the southern outskirts of Carlisle. Excavations have taken place in Cummersdale. Notable landmarks include the Cummersdale Viaduct and the Spinners Arms. In 2021, the parish had a population of 1,570.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.8698, -2.9520
District
Cumberland
Parish
Cummersdale
Postcode
CA2 6BH
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Population
451
Nearest railway station
Carlisle2.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Cummersdale is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 451. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
451
Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Things to see in Cummersdale

18 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Cummersdale

Cross of Sacrifice, Carlisle Cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 6176418📷 3

Cemeteries · North West England

Carlisle Cemetery and Woodland Burial Grounds

Carlisle Cemetery and Woodland Burial Grounds is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Dalston Hall📷 3

Historic houses · North West England

Dalston Hall

Dalston Hall — 15th century house near Carlisle.

👶dalston-hall-hotel.co.uk
Newbiggin Hall📷 3

Historic houses · North West England

Newbiggin Hall

Newbiggin Hall — house in St Cuthbert Without, Carlisle, England, UK.

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St Mary's Church📷 4

Historic churches · North West England

St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church — church in Wreay, Cumbria, England, UK.

Freestmaryswreay.org
Double Gates - geograph.org.uk - 277833📷 3

Archaeological sites · North West England

Golden Fleece marching camp

Golden Fleece marching camp — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
River Petteril Flooded Jan 2005 - geograph.org.uk - 268188📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Crook's Bridge

Crook's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
River Petteril Flooded Jan 2005 - geograph.org.uk - 268188📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Wreay Bridge

Wreay Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Pasture and woodland, Gaitsgill, Dalston - geograph.org.uk - 4329849

Historic bridges · North West England

Thrangholm Bridge Ny 385460

Thrangholm Bridge Ny 385460 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
St Michael's Church, Dalston - March 2018 (3) - geograph.org.uk - 5712601📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Dalston War Memorial

Dalston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Elizabeth II postbox on The Square, Dalston - geograph.org.uk - 5122802📷 5

Cafés · North West England

Crumbs

Crumbs — a café in scotland lowlands.

Stockdalewath Methodist Church - geograph.org.uk - 168889📷 3

Campsites · North West England

Pasturewood Holidays

Pasturewood Holidays — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Freepasturewoodholidays.co.uk
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the Crown Inn, Dalston Parish - geograph.org.uk - 6038917📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Green Hollows

Green Hollows — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Part of the interior of the apse, St Mary, Wreay - geograph.org.uk - 6895265📷 5

Villages · North West England

Wreay

Wreay — a village in scotland lowlands.

The lane to Raughton - geograph.org.uk - 4908353📷 5

Villages · North West England

Raughton

Raughton — a village in scotland lowlands.

Entering Gaitsgill - geograph.org.uk - 4908348📷 5

Villages · North West England

Gatesgill

Gatesgill — a village in scotland lowlands.

Elizabeth II postbox on The Square, Dalston - geograph.org.uk - 5122802📷 5

Villages · North West England

Dalston

Dalston — a village in scotland lowlands.

Elizabeth II postbox on The Square, Dalston - geograph.org.uk - 5122802📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

The Blue Bell

The Blue Bell in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Spinners Arms, Cummersdale - March 2017 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5306137📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Spinners Arms

Spinners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

carlislerealale.com

Nearby

The Spinners Arms, Cummersdale - March 2017 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5306137📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Spinners Arms

Spinners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

carlislerealale.com
Cross of Sacrifice, Carlisle Cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 6176418📷 3

Cemeteries · North West England

Carlisle Cemetery and Woodland Burial Grounds

Carlisle Cemetery and Woodland Burial Grounds is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Horse ^ Farrier, Wigtown Road, Carlisle - January 2017 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5244846📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Horse And Farrier Public House

Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Dalston Hall📷 3

Historic houses · North West England

Dalston Hall

Dalston Hall — 15th century house near Carlisle.

👶dalston-hall-hotel.co.uk
"Milbourne Arms" - December 2016 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5217351📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Milbourne Arms Public House

Milbourne Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Stick-on street art, James Street - geograph.org.uk - 6115548📷 4

Gardens · North West England

Carlisle Turkish baths

Carlisle Turkish baths — a garden in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

🐕carlislebaths.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Cummersdale

Places to stay

The sign of The Caledonian - geograph.org.uk - 6968744📷 5

Hotels · North West England

County Hotel

County Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

countycarlisle.com
Tullie House, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5577200📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Carlisle City Hostel

Carlisle City Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Crown and Mitre Hotel, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5839349📷 7

Hotels · North West England

Crown and Mitre Hotel

Crown and Mitre Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

peelhotels.co.uk
RAOB members club, Fisher Street Galleries and the Lane Bar - geograph.org.uk - 6147255📷 5

Hostels · North West England

YMCA

YMCA — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Entrance to Orton Grange from A595 - geograph.org.uk - 6297167📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Orton Grange Park Home Living

Orton Grange Park Home Living — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Benchmark on felled gatepost beside farmland track east of Cardewlees Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6780568📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Camping at cardewlees

Camping at cardewlees — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Freecampingatcardewlees.com

Places to eat & drink

The Spinners Arms, Cummersdale - March 2017 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5306137📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Spinners Arms

Spinners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

carlislerealale.com
Horse ^ Farrier, Wigtown Road, Carlisle - January 2017 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5244846📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Horse And Farrier Public House

Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

"Milbourne Arms" - December 2016 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5217351📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Milbourne Arms Public House

Milbourne Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

St Nicholas Arms, London Road, Carlisle - September 2016 - geograph.org.uk - 5117037📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

St Nicholas Arms Public House

St Nicholas Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Former "Red Lion Hotel" - March 2018 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5703233📷 4

Historic pubs · North West England

The Griffin

The Griffin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Former "Crescent Inn", Warwick Road - September 2017 - geograph.org.uk - 5525712📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Andalusian

The Andalusian in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Aston juxta Mondrum📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cummersdale?
Cummersdale is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA2 6BH), in the parish of Cummersdale.
What is Cummersdale?
Cummersdale — village and civil parish in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cummersdale?
The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA2 6BH.
Is Cummersdale a protected site?
Yes — Cummersdale is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Cummersdale free to visit?
Yes, Cummersdale is free to enter.
How do I get to Cummersdale?
The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA2 6BH.