Castles · North West England
Distington
In or near Lowca.
Distington () is a large village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Workington and 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Whitehaven. Historically a part of Cumberland, the civil paris
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harrington · 2.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Distington, the nearest railway station is Harrington, which is 2.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA14 5TG. Entry has limited accessibility for wheelchair users.
About
Distington () is a large village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Workington and 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Whitehaven. Historically a part of Cumberland, the civil parish includes the nearby settlements of Common End, Gilgarran and Pica. The parish had a population of 2,247 in the 2001 census, increasing slightly to 2,256 at the 2011 census. South of the village by the Lowca Beck are the fragmentary remains of Hayes Castle, a manor house fortified by Robert de Leyburn in 1322.
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From the Wikipedia article
Distington () is a large village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Workington and 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Whitehaven. Historically a part of Cumberland, the civil parish includes the nearby settlements of Common End, Gilgarran and Pica. The parish had a population of 2,247 in the 2001 census, increasing slightly to 2,256 at the 2011 census. South of the village by the Lowca Beck are the fragmentary remains of Hayes Castle, a manor house fortified by Robert de Leyburn in 1322.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6000, -3.5400
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Distington
- Postcode
- CA14 5TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Harrington — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Distington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Distington War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Hayes Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
Harrington
Villages · 2.1 km
Gilgarran
Villages · 2.5 km
Lowca
Villages · 2.9 km
Watch Hill
Natural landmarks · 3.0 km
Lowca War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.2 km
Winscales Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Winscales Hill
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Lowca
Towns & cities · 3.4 km
Moss Bay
Natural landmarks · 3.7 km
Moresby Hall
B&Bs · 3.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Distington?
- Distington is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA14 5TG), in the parish of Distington.
- What is Distington?
- Distington () is a large village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Workington and 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Whitehaven. Historically a part of Cumberland, the civil paris
- How do I get to Distington?
- The nearest railway station is Harrington, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA14 5TG.
- Does Distington charge admission?
- Distington typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Distington?
- The nearest railway station is Harrington, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA14 5TG.