Villages · North West England
Glassonby
In or near Gamblesby.
Glassonby — a village in scotland lowlands.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald · 3.2 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Glassonby is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. This rural settlement is characterised by its tranquil surroundings and traditional architecture. It serves as a quiet base for exploring the scenic landscapes of the region. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere typical of small Scottish villages.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7409, -2.6572
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Glassonby
- Postcode
- CA10 1DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald — 3.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648560 (CC BY 4.0)
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Historic houses · 1.0 km
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Hill forts · 1.2 km
Lacy's Caves
Caves · 1.4 km
Long Meg and Her Daughters
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Throstle Brow prehistoric enclosure
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Long Meg
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Long Meg Mine
Viewpoints · 1.7 km
Eden Lacy Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Mains Farm
Campsites · 2.1 km
Little Salkeld rail accident
Heritage railway stations · 2.4 km
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Glassonby Circle
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Little Meg
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Where to eat & stay near Glassonby
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Mains Farm
Mains Farm — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Lazonby Pool Campsite
Lazonby Pool Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Melmerby Mill Holiday Caravan Park
Melmerby Mill Holiday Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Melmerby Holiday Park
Melmerby Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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Crossfell Caravan Park
Crossfell Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
Narrowbar Cafe
Narrowbar Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Gloucester Arms
Gloucester Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Two Lions public house and integral stables
Two Lions public house and integral stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glassonby?
- Glassonby is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1DT), in the parish of Glassonby.
- What is Glassonby?
- Glassonby — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Glassonby?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 1DT.
- Is Glassonby a protected site?
- Yes — Glassonby is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Glassonby?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1DT.