Villages · North West England
Lorton
In or near Thackthwaite.
Lorton — a village in scotland lowlands.
Peter Bond — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
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: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lorton is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The area is known for its scenic landscapes and proximity to various outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment typical of lowland villages, with opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6178, -3.3015
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Lorton
- Postcode
- CA13 9UJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643590 (CC BY 4.0)
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Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
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Boonbeck Bridge
Boonbeck Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Wheatsheaf Caravan and Camping Park
Wheatsheaf Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite
Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Whinfell Caravan Park
Whinfell Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Cragged Head
Cragged Head — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 128 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Kirk Fell
Kirk Fell — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 437.4 m.
Where to eat & stay near Lorton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Wheatsheaf Caravan and Camping Park
Wheatsheaf Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite
Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Whinfell Caravan Park
Whinfell Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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Violet Bank holiday Home Park
Violet Bank holiday Home Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Swallow Barn
Swallow Barn — a hostel in england north east.
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Wyndham Hall Caravan Park
Wyndham Hall Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
Grange Bridge Cottage
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Fox and Grapes
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📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
Oddfellows Arms
Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lorton?
- Lorton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9UJ), in the parish of Lorton.
- What is Lorton?
- Lorton — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Lorton?
- Drivers can use postcode CA13 9UJ.
- Is Lorton a protected site?
- Yes — Lorton is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Lorton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9UJ. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.