Villages · North West England
Ireleth
In or near Swarthmoor.
Ireleth — a village in england north west.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Askam · 0.4 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: Duddon Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
- Ramsar wetland: Duddon Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ireleth is a village located in North-West England. This small settlement is characterised by its rural setting and local community. While primarily residential, it offers a glimpse into the everyday life of the region. Visitors can appreciate the surrounding landscape and the tranquillity typical of English villages.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1885, -3.1986
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Askam and Ireleth
- Postcode
- LA16 7JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Askam — 0.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646049 (CC BY 4.0)
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High Haume
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ireleth?
- Ireleth is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA16 7JD), in the parish of Askam and Ireleth.
- What is Ireleth?
- Ireleth — a village in england north west.
- How do I get to Ireleth?
- The nearest railway station is Askam, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA16 7JD.
- Is Ireleth a protected site?
- Yes — Ireleth is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Ireleth?
- The nearest railway station is Askam, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA16 7JD.