Villages · North East England
Great Asby
In or near Sandford.
Great Asby — a village in england north east.
Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby · 7.3 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
Great Asby is a village located in North-East England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life and serves as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere typical of small English villages.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5145, -2.4910
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Asby
- Postcode
- CA16 6EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby — 7.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648174 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Asby?
- Great Asby is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA16 6EU), in the parish of Asby.
- What is Great Asby?
- Great Asby — a village in england north east.
- How do I get to Great Asby?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA16 6EU.
- Is Great Asby a protected site?
- Yes — Great Asby 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 Great Asby?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA16 6EU.