Villages · North West England
Great Salkeld
In or near Great Salkeld.
Great Salkeld — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald · 3.2 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 Salkeld is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a rural setting typical of the region, characterised by its scenic landscapes and local architecture. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere, with opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside. The village serves as a base for those looking to experience the natural beauty of the Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7217, -2.7017
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Great Salkeld
- Postcode
- CA11 9LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald — 3.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648028 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
War Memorial South of Church of St Cuthbert
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Great Salkeld
Towns & cities · 0.5 km
Little Salkeld rail accident
Heritage railway stations · 1.4 km
Aikton Castle
Literary houses · 1.5 km
Bank House Farm
Campsites · 1.6 km
Salkeld Hall
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Eden Lacy Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Little Salkeld Flour Mill
Watermills · 1.9 km
The Watermill, Attached House, Barn And Stables
Watermills · 1.9 km
Long Meg Mine
Viewpoints · 1.9 km
Little Salkeld railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.9 km
Little Salkeld
Other places · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
War Memorial South of Church of St Cuthbert
War Memorial South of Church of St Cuthbert — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · North West England
Great Salkeld
Great Salkeld — village and civil parish in Cumbria, UK.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · North West England
Little Salkeld rail accident
Little Salkeld rail accident in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · North West England
Aikton Castle
Aikton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
📷 5📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Salkeld Hall
Salkeld Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Great Salkeld
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Lazonby Pool Campsite
Lazonby Pool Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Mains Farm
Mains Farm — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Melmerby Mill Holiday Caravan Park
Melmerby Mill Holiday Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Melmerby Holiday Park
Melmerby Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Thacka Lea
Thacka Lea — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
Narrowbar Cafe
Narrowbar Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Gloucester Arms
Gloucester Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Two Lions public house and integral stables
Two Lions public house and integral stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge)
Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge) in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Salkeld?
- Great Salkeld is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 9LU), in the parish of Great Salkeld.
- What is Great Salkeld?
- Great Salkeld — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Great Salkeld?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 9LU.
- Is Great Salkeld a protected site?
- Yes — Great Salkeld 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 Salkeld?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 9LU.