Towns & cities · North West England
Grayrigg
Grayrigg — a village located in South Lakeland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Grayrigg is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 214 people. Wikidata describes it as: "a village located in South Lakeland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.3670°, -2.6500°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Grayrigg is a small village and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 223, increasing at the 2011 census to 242. It lies on undulated and partly mountainous land, 4.9 miles (8 km) north east of Kendal, on the north side of the West Coast Main Line, and west side of the M6 motorway.
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Background
History
Historically a part of Westmorland, Grayrigg and its surrounding area have provided evidence of an ancient Roman camp. During the Middle Ages Grayrigg formed a chapelry and township centred on the chapel dedicated to St John the Evangelist, which is still in use. It also used to have a Quaker meeting house, now known as the Beckhouse which is just outside of Grayrigg. It was originally built in 1696 before being extended in 1713 and it was closed in 1846; but it was reopened in 1871 before closing for the last time in 1952.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3670, -2.6500
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Grayrigg
- Postcode
- LA8 9BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Population
- 214
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q919231 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Grayrigg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St John the Evangelist Church, Grayrigg.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ivy Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Docker Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Shaw End Mansion
Manor houses · 2.0 km
Lambrigg Fell NW Top
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
Lambrigg Fell
Natural landmarks · 3.0 km
Lambrigg Fell
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
Lambrigg Fell SW Top
Mountains & hills · 3.1 km
Whinfell Beacon
Mountains & hills · 3.3 km
Grayrigg Common
Mountains & hills · 3.4 km
Grayrigg Forest
Natural landmarks · 3.4 km
Rossil Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.7 km
The Planting Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.8 km
Grayrigg is a village located in North West England with a population of 214. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 214
- Constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
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Things to see in Grayrigg
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Firbank Fell
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Grayrigg Forest
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Holy Trinity Church, Howgill
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📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Lambrigg Fell
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📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Laverock Bridge
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Shaw End Mansion
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📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Rossil Bridge
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📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Ivy Bridge
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📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Bannisdale Low Bridge
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Bannisdale High Bridge
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Banty Gill Bridge
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Crook of Lune Bridge
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Howgill War Memorial
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Poppy Farm Caravan Park
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📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Mabbin Crag
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📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Firbank Fell
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Nearby
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Ivy Bridge
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Docker Viaduct
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📷 3Manor houses · North West England
Shaw End Mansion
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📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Lambrigg Fell NW Top
Lambrigg Fell NW Top — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 339 m.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Lambrigg Fell
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📷 3Where to eat & stay near Grayrigg
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Poppy Farm Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Kendal Camping and Caravanning Club
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Mosergh Farm Caravan Club
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Spital Caravans
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📷 5Hostels · North West England
Kendal Hostel
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Holme Open Farm
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Cafés · North West England
Gun Dog Coffee Shop
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📷 5Cafés · North West England
The Cross Keys Temperance Inn
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Hole in t'Wall public house, With Attached Buildings To South
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
Joey's Cafe
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📷 4Restaurants · North West England
Holbeck Ghyll
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grayrigg?
- Grayrigg is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 9BU), in the parish of Grayrigg.
- What is Grayrigg?
- Grayrigg — a village located in South Lakeland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grayrigg?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 9BU.
- Is Grayrigg a protected site?
- Yes — Grayrigg is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Grayrigg free to visit?
- Yes, Grayrigg is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grayrigg?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 9BU.