Villages · North East England
Leadgate
In or near Alston.
Leadgate — a village in scotland lowlands.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 3.5 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
Leadgate is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village serves as a quiet residential area, offering a glimpse into local life in this part of Scotland. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere typical of lowland villages, with surrounding landscapes suitable for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7833, -2.4500
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 3.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2644750 (CC BY 4.0)
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Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
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Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
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Historic bridges · 1.7 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Cawood Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Great Dow Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
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Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
YHA Alston
Hostels · 2.9 km
YHA Alston
Hostels · 3.0 km
Alston
Towns & cities · 3.0 km
Congregational Chapel
Chapels · 3.1 km
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Cawood Hill
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leadgate?
- Leadgate is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3EN), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Leadgate?
- Leadgate — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Leadgate?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3EN.
- Is Leadgate a protected site?
- Yes — Leadgate 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 Leadgate?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3EN.