Where is Gleaston Water Mill?

Gleaston Water Mill is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 0QG), in the parish of Aldingham.

How do I get to Gleaston Water Mill?

The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 0QG.

Is Gleaston Water Mill a protected site?

Yes — Gleaston Water Mill is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.

Is Gleaston Water Mill free to visit?

Yes, Gleaston Water Mill is free to enter.

How do I get to Gleaston Water Mill?

The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 0QG.

Watermills · North West England

Gleaston Water Mill

In or near Swarthmoor.

Free admission

Gleaston Water Mill — a watermill in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Gleaston Watermill - geograph.org.uk - 96030 — Lee Coward — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Dalton · 4.1 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Gleaston Water Mill is a watermill located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Gleaston Water Mill is a historic water-powered corn mill located in Cumbria, dating back to the 1770s. Visitors can explore the restored mill, see the impressive 18-foot waterwheel, and view various displays and artifacts related to its history and operation.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Gleaston Water Mill is a historic watermill located in North-West England. It is notable for its traditional milling techniques and machinery, reflecting the industrial heritage of the region. The mill is a designated heritage site, contributing to the understanding of rural industry in the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.1286, -3.1336
District: Westmorland and Furness
Parish: Aldingham
Postcode: LA12 0QG
Parliamentary constituency: Barrow and Furness
Phone: +44-(0)1229-869244
Nearest railway station: Dalton — 4.1 km
Official site: www.watermill.co.uk

Sources

osm: way/1013378169 (ODbL)

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