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Villages · North West England

Great Orton

In or near Thursby.

Great Orton — a village in scotland lowlands.

Great Orton - geograph.org.uk - 8220823

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Dalston · 5.1 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
  • Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Great Orton is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a mix of rural charm and local architecture typical of the area. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, with opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside. The village serves as a quaint base for those looking to experience the natural beauty of the Lowlands.

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

Coordinates
54.8765, -3.0482
District
Cumberland
Parish
Orton
Postcode
CA5 6LU
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station
Dalston5.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

War Memorial, St Giles' Church, Great Orton - geograph.org.uk - 6619113📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Great Orton War Memorial

Great Orton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Thurstonfield Lough📷 3

Natural landmarks · North West England

Thurstonfield Lough

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Natural landmarks · North West England

Cumberland Bird Of Prey Centre

Cumberland Bird Of Prey Centre — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Entrance to Orton Grange from A595 - geograph.org.uk - 6297167📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Orton Grange Park Home Living

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Historic churches · North West England

St Peter's Church, Kirkbampton

St Peter's Church, Kirkbampton — Grade I listed church in Kirkbampton, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near Great Orton

Places to stay

Entrance to Orton Grange from A595 - geograph.org.uk - 6297167📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Orton Grange Park Home Living

Orton Grange Park Home Living — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Benchmark on felled gatepost beside farmland track east of Cardewlees Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6780568📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Camping at cardewlees

Camping at cardewlees — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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Old Crofton Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7502403📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Crofton Hall CL

Crofton Hall CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Hostels · North West England

Carlisle City Hostel

Carlisle City Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

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Hostels · North West England

YMCA

YMCA — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Crown and Mitre Hotel, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5839349📷 7

Hotels · North West England

Crown and Mitre Hotel

Crown and Mitre Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

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Places to eat & drink

Sign for the Greyhound Inn, Burgh by Sands - geograph.org.uk - 4971874📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Greyhound Inn

The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Horse ^ Farrier, Wigtown Road, Carlisle - January 2017 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5244846📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Horse And Farrier Public House

Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox on The Square, Dalston - geograph.org.uk - 5122802📷 5

Cafés · North West England

Crumbs

Crumbs — a café in scotland lowlands.

Elizabeth II postbox on The Square, Dalston - geograph.org.uk - 5122802📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

The Blue Bell

The Blue Bell in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Spinners Arms, Cummersdale - March 2017 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5306137📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Spinners Arms

Spinners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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"Milbourne Arms" - December 2016 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5217351📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Milbourne Arms Public House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Orton?
Great Orton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6LU), in the parish of Orton.
What is Great Orton?
Great Orton — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Great Orton?
The nearest railway station is Dalston, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA5 6LU.
Is Great Orton a protected site?
Yes — Great Orton is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Great Orton?
The nearest railway station is Dalston, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6LU.