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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · North West England

Great Urswick

In or near Swarthmoor.

Great Urswick — a village in england north west.

St Mary and St Michael Church, Great Urswick, Stile - geograph.org.uk - 865585

Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Dalton · 3.8 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: Morecambe Bay SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Great Urswick is a village located in North-West England, with a population of 281 residents. The village is characterised by its rural setting and local community atmosphere. It offers a glimpse into traditional English village life, surrounded by the picturesque landscapes typical of the region.

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Coordinates
54.1591, -3.1217
Parish
Urswick
Postcode
LA12 0TA
Parliamentary constituency
Barrow and Furness
Population
281
Nearest railway station
Dalton3.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

St Mary and St Michael's Church, Great Urswick📷 5

Historic churches · North West England

St Mary and St Michael's Church, Great Urswick

St Mary and St Michael's Church, Great Urswick — church in Great Urswick, Cumbria, England, UK.

FreeGrade Iurswickchurch.com
General Burgoyne Inn, Great Urswick - geograph.org.uk - 865587📷 3

Caves · North West England

Heaning Wood Bone Cave

Heaning Wood Bone Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕northerncaves.co.uk
North from the fort above Great Urswick - geograph.org.uk - 2487221📷 3

Archaeological sites · North West England

Skelmore Heads Fort

Skelmore Heads Fort — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Meadow, northeast of Woodside Farm - geograph.org.uk - 1941505📷 4

Vineyards · North West England

Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads, 280m east of Woodside Farm

Palisaded hilltop enclosure, a slight univallate hillfort, and a dewpond at Skelmore Heads, 280m east of Woodside Farm — a UK vineyard in england north west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Flush bracket S5374 - geograph.org.uk - 5916702📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Birkrigg Common

Birkrigg Common — a hill or mountain in england north west.

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Flush bracket S5374 - geograph.org.uk - 5916702📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Birkrigg

Birkrigg — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 136 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Great Urswick

Places to stay

Central Drive at Croftlands in Ulverston - geograph.org.uk - 5961984📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Bardsea Leisure Park

Bardsea Leisure Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Freebardsealeisure.co.uk
Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston - geograph.org.uk - 7822995📷 5

Hotels · North West England

Swarthmoor Hall

Swarthmoor Hall — a hotel in england north west.

Freeswarthmoorhall.co.uk
Grazing near Colt Park Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6891575📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Doe Wood Lodges

Doe Wood Lodges — a caravan park in england north west.

Laurel and Hardy statue - geograph.org.uk - 6367691📷 5

B&Bs · North West England

Sefton House

Sefton House — a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.

seftonhouse.co.uk
Laurel and Hardy statue - geograph.org.uk - 6367691📷 5

B&Bs · North West England

Town House B&B

Town House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.

townhouseulverston.co.uk
Looking down Market Street Ulverston - geograph.org.uk - 5452997📷 5

Hotels · North West England

Lonsdale House Hotel

Lonsdale House Hotel — a hotel in england north west.

Places to eat & drink

Hartley's Restaurant in Dalton - geograph.org.uk - 7286651📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Chappells Tavern

Chappells Tavern in England North West, United Kingdom.

Christmas decorations in the snow, King Street, Ulverston - geograph.org.uk - 7664531📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Hoppers Public House

Hoppers Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Crossing over the railway at Furness Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 7004349📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Furness Abbey Hotel

Furness Abbey Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

Dove Cottage on Hard Knotts Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7723042📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Crofters Public House

Crofters Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Barrow-in-Furness scene - geograph.org.uk - 7003842📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

The Lord Ramsden Public House

The Lord Ramsden Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Hindpool Retail Park - geograph.org.uk - 7976558📷 7

Restaurants · North West England

Custom House

Custom House — a restaurant in england north west.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Urswick?
Great Urswick is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 0TA), in the parish of Urswick.
What is Great Urswick?
Great Urswick — a village in england north west.
How do I get to Great Urswick?
The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 0TA.
Is Great Urswick a protected site?
Yes — Great Urswick is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Great Urswick?
The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 0TA.