Towns & cities · North West England
Great Clifton
Great Clifton — village in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Workington · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Clifton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,101 people. Address: CA14. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6490°, -3.4830°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Great Clifton is a village and civil parish in the Cumberland district in the English county of Cumbria. In the 2001 census, it has a population of 1,101, increasing slightly to 1,114 at the 2011 Census.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The village has a post office, general store and three pubs. The village school, Derwent Vale Primary School, was built in 1995. Its predecessor was in a building opposite the old pit, now a private residence. There are several wind farms nearby, one being the Winscales Moor Wind Farm whose Community Fund has contributed money to the local village hall. The local rugby league team, the Great Clifton Lions, currently compete in the CARLA League.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.6490, -3.4830
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Great Clifton
- Postcode
- CA14
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Population
- 1,101
- Nearest railway station
- Workington — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q524065 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Clifton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Great Clifton - Old School.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Great Clifton is a village in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 1,101. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,101
- Constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Great Clifton
8 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Great Clifton →
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Helena Thompson Museum
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📷 3Windmills · North West England
Windmill, Adjoining Barns, Gatehouse And Curtain Wall
Windmill, Adjoining Barns, Gatehouse And Curtain Wall — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
The Green Dragon Hotel
The Green Dragon Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Winscales Hill
Winscales Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Gatebarrow
Gatebarrow — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 102 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Winscales Hill
Winscales Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 140 m.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Peter's Church, Camerton
St Peter's Church, Camerton is the Church of England parish church of Camerton, Cumbria. It is about 1⁄2 mile (800 m) south of the village.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Nepgill Park
Nepgill Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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Camerton
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · North West England
St Laurence's Chapel
St Laurence's Chapel — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Chapels Hill
Chapels Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 75 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Ox Hill
Ox Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 85 m.
Where to eat & stay near Great Clifton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Nepgill Park
Nepgill Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
The Green Dragon Hotel
The Green Dragon Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Brigham Holiday Park
Brigham Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Harbour Side Caravan Site
Harbour Side Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · North West England
The Trout Hotel
The Trout Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Violet Bank holiday Home Park
Violet Bank holiday Home Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Fox and Grapes
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
Grange Bridge Cottage
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Clifton?
- Great Clifton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA14), in the parish of Great Clifton.
- What is Great Clifton?
- Great Clifton — village in Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to Great Clifton?
- The nearest railway station is Workington, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA14.
- Is Great Clifton a protected site?
- Yes — Great Clifton is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Great Clifton free to visit?
- Yes, Great Clifton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Clifton?
- The nearest railway station is Workington, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA14.