Where is Gleaston Watermill?

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

How do I get to Gleaston Watermill?

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

Is Gleaston Watermill a protected site?

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

Is Gleaston Watermill free to visit?

Yes, Gleaston Watermill is free to enter.

How do I get to Gleaston Watermill?

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

Watermills · North West England

Gleaston Watermill

In or near Swarthmoor.

Free admission

Gleaston Watermill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

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

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Gleaston Watermill is a historic watermill in North-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Barrow and Furness parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 4.1 km away. Postcode area LA12.

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Official information

Gleaston Watermill is a historic water-powered corn mill located in Cumbria, dating back to the 1300s, with its current structure rebuilt in 1774. Visitors can explore the mill's impressive wooden machinery, an 18-foot waterwheel, and various displays and artefacts related to its history.

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 Watermill is a watermill located in Aldingham, North-West England, postcode LA12. It is situated within the Morecambe Bay Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Ramsar Wetland designation.

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

Coordinates: 54.1287, -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: n1606623541 (ODbL)

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