Castles · North West England
Holmrook
In or near Ravenglass.
Holmrook is a linear village in the English county of Cumbria. It lies along the A595 road on the west banks of the River Irt. The B5344 road connects it to Drigg, with its railway station less than
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Drigg · 1.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Holmrook is a linear village in the English county of Cumbria. It lies along the A595 road on the west banks of the River Irt. The B5344 road connects it to Drigg, with its railway station less than two miles to the west. Two miles north-east along the Irt valley is Irton Hall, a large mostly 19th-century house which incorporates a 14th-century pele tower.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Drigg Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Holmrook is a linear village in the English county of Cumbria. It lies along the A595 road on the west banks of the River Irt. The B5344 road connects it to Drigg, with its railway station less than two miles to the west.
Two miles north-east along the Irt valley is Irton Hall, a large mostly 19th-century house which incorporates a 14th-century pele tower.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.3830, -3.4200
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Drigg and Carleton
- Postcode
- CA19 1YE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Drigg — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Holmrook (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Holmbrook Hall Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
The Irton Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
The Irton Cross
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Drigg
Villages · 1.6 km
Shepherd's View
Campsites · 2.3 km
Shepherds View Holidays
Caravan parks · 2.4 km
Irton Hall
B&Bs · 2.8 km
Medieval Tower Incorporated Into Irton Hall
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Ravenglass Railway Museum
Museums · 3.1 km
Muncaster War Memorial And Area Wall
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Ravenglass railway station
Museums · 3.1 km
Ravenglass Camping & Caravanning
Campsites · 3.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holmrook?
- Holmrook is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA19 1YE), in the parish of Drigg and Carleton.
- What is Holmrook?
- Holmrook is a linear village in the English county of Cumbria. It lies along the A595 road on the west banks of the River Irt. The B5344 road connects it to Drigg, with its railway station less than
- How do I get to Holmrook?
- The nearest railway station is Drigg, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA19 1YE.
- Is Holmrook a protected site?
- Yes — Holmrook is part of the Drigg Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Holmrook charge admission?
- Holmrook typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Holmrook?
- The nearest railway station is Drigg, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA19 1YE.