Villages · North West England
Dockray
In or near Howtown.
Dockray — a village in england north east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 7.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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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.
Place summary
Dockray is a village located in North-East England. It is characterised by its rural setting and proximity to the Lake District National Park. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment with access to local walking routes and scenic views. The village serves as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby attractions.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5857, -2.9433
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Matterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651185 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dockray?
- Dockray is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0JZ), in the parish of Matterdale.
- What is Dockray?
- Dockray — a village in england north east.
- How do I get to Dockray?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0JZ.
- Is Dockray a protected site?
- Yes — Dockray is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Dockray?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0JZ.